An Act to amend and reenact § 37.2-304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; duties; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of members.

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Sponsors: 8
Votes: Apr 13
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; duties; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of members. </b>Requires the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to appoint two additional members of the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee: an employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services who specializes in recovery and treatment services and a representative from the Virginia State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit. </p>

Progress

IntroducedDec 22, 2025
Sent to committeeDec 22, 2025
Passed the first chamberJan 30, 2026
PassedFeb 2, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 3, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 19, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 30, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Became lawApr 13, 2026

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