SB514Introduced in the Senate
Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force; created.
Introduced by Creigh Deeds, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force creation. Requires the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to convene and adjust and update the membership of a Marcus Alert Evaluation Task Force to assist in determining the effectiveness of the Marcus Alert system. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0371)
April 8, 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 (96-Y 0-N 0-A) · February 25, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
3
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.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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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 26102862D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB514)
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 (SB514)
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 (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB514ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB514)
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 371 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0371)
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)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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