HB335Introduced in the House of Delegates
Independent Pharmacy Access and Resilience Pilot Program; established, report, sunset.
Introduced by Bonita Anthony, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Independent Pharmacy Access and Resilience Pilot Program; report; sunset. Establishes the Independent Pharmacy Access and Resilience Pilot Program in the Department of Health to strengthen and stabilize access to pharmacy services in medically underserved communities and communities at heightened risk of pharmacy closure. The Program is established as a pilot program with an expiration date of July 1, 2030, and participation is limited to 12 independent pharmacies meeting certain criteria outlined in the bill. The bill directs the Department to submit to the Governor and General Assembly an interim report with evaluations of participating pharmacies no later than November 1, 2028, and a final comprehensive evaluation no later than November 1, 2029, in order for the General Assembly to determine whether to continue, modify, expand, or terminate the Program.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) · February 6, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | Yes |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103250D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Health
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)
Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB335)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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