SB513Introduced in the Senate
Comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, & developmt. disability crisis services; written plan.
Introduced by Creigh Deeds, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Comprehensive crisis system; Marcus alert system; Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability crisis services; written plan. Allows the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, in collaboration with the Department of Criminal Justice Services, to amend the written plan created pursuant to relevant law after the publication of such written plan, provided that (i) the stakeholders listed in relevant law are consulted during the development of any new language to be added to such written plan and (ii) a public comment period of no less than 30 days is held prior to the finalization of such written plan. The bill also provides that the written plan shall serve as the operational framework for relevant components of the comprehensive crisis system and the Marcus alert system and that state agencies and local implementing partners shall align their policies, procedures, and operations on an ongoing basis with the requirements and guidance set forth in the written plan, as amended. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission. This bill is identical to HB 453.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0823)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A) · February 25, 2026
98
Yes
0
No
1
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 26102859D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB513)
Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N)
Senate committee offered
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendment (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment agreed to
Engrossed by Senate as amended Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB513)
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Passed by for the day
Read third time
Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB513ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB513)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 823 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0823)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Virginia Legislature website
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment (amendment)
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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