SB260Introduced in the Senate
Aging, Commonwealth Council on; advising strategies for reducing social isolation among seniors.
Introduced by William Stanley, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention. Requires the Commonwealth Council on Aging to advise the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services on strategies for reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors and promoting volunteer engagement.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0491)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 11, 2026
99
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102171D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB260)
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (35-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day
Committee substitute printed 26107890D-S1
Read second time
Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB260)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB260ER)
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB260)
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 491 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0491)
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