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SB602Introduced in the Senate

Marcus alert system; external database information removal.

Engrossed

Introduced by Tara Durant, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Marcus alert system; external database information removal. Clarifies that an individual's information may continue to appear on a voluntary Marcus alert system external database that cannot be modified by a locality after such individual reaches 18 years of age. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.

Where it stands

Failed to pass

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 2-N) · February 27, 2026

20

Yes

2

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102855D

  2. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB602)

  4. Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

  5. Rules suspended

  6. Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)

  7. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  8. Read second time

  9. Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  10. Rules suspended

  11. Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  12. Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  13. Blank Action

  14. Placed on Calendar

  15. Read first time

  16. Referred to Committee on Public Safety

  17. Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 2-N)

  18. Read second time

  19. Passed by for the day

  20. Passed by for the day

  21. Passed by for the day

  22. Passed by for the day

  23. Passed by for the day

  24. Passed by for the day

  25. Passed by for the day

  26. No further action taken

  27. Failed to pass

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