Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program; established, report.
Sponsored By: Bonita G. Anthony (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program established; workforce development; certified nurse aides; licensed practical nurses; report. Directs the Department of Health to establish the Regional Care Compacts Pilot Program to permit health care entities to enter into compacts, as defined by the bill, to incentivize health care workforce development. The bill permits such compacts to engage in workforce development activities, pool resources, enter into agreements with other entities to expand training and placement capacity, establish shared goals, and share workforce data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. The bill directs the Department to provide technical assistance and permits the Department to administer the Program in coordination with the Department of Health Professions, the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority, and other relevant entities. The bill requires compacts to report to the Department on their activities and requires the Department to submit a consolidated report to the Governor and General Assembly each year by December 1.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bonita G. Anthony
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
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Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Continued from last session
7/21/2026HouseSubcommittee recommends continuing to 2028 (Voice Vote)
2/11/2026HouseContinued to 2027 in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
2/11/2026HouseFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1332)
2/6/2026HouseReported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
2/3/2026HouseAssigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
2/3/2026HouseSubcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N)
1/29/2026HouseAssigned sub: Health Professions
1/23/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
1/18/2026HousePresented and ordered printed 26103366D
1/18/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
1/18/2026
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