An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-1726 of the Code of Virginia, relating to interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; behavioral health co-response teams.

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Sponsors: 7
Votes: Apr 10
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; behavioral health co-response teams. </b>Provides that interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements may allow for the development of co-response teams staffed by one or more law-enforcement agencies that respond to behavioral health-related calls in multiple jurisdictions. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission. This bill is identical to SB 317. </p>

Progress

IntroducedJan 8, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 8, 2026
Passed the first chamberJan 28, 2026
PassedJan 29, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 30, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 2, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 10, 2026
Became lawApr 10, 2026

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