# Virginia SB1325: COVID-19 pandemic; DEM to convene work group to study the Commonwealth's response, report.

Virginia SB1325, COVID-19 pandemic; DEM to convene work group to study the Commonwealth's response, report., is a 2025 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Danica A. Roem (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-01-24 (Incorporated by Rules (SB1326-Perry) (10-Y 0-N)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SB1325
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: COVID-19 pandemic; DEM to convene work group to study the Commonwealth's response, report.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-01-12
- Last action: 2025-01-24, Incorporated by Rules (SB1326-Perry) (10-Y 0-N)
- Sponsor: Danica A. Roem (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (10 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Department of Emergency Management; work groups related to the Commonwealth's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; report. Directs the Department of Emergency Management to convene work groups to (i) study the reliance of the Commonwealth and its localities on federal grants for core emergency management functions, (ii) study and develop a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to take effect during a disaster for which a state of emergency has been declared, and (iii) study and develop solutions to address breaks in technology continuity among communities across the Commonwealth during emergencies. The bill directs each work group to complete its work and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 30, 2025. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee to Study Pandemic Response and Preparedness in the Commonwealth. This bill was incorporated into SB 1326.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Danica A. Roem (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-01-24 | Senate | Incorporated by Rules (SB1326-Perry) | pass | 10 | 0 |   |

## Actions (4)

- 2025-01-24: Incorporated by Rules (SB1326-Perry) (10-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1325) (Senate)
- 2025-01-12: Referred to Committee on Rules (Senate)
- 2025-01-12: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-12-2025 25102604D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-01-12: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019349.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019348.PDF)

## Related bills

- HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care. (adopted)
- SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty. (failed)
- HB1746: Public safety officer; definition. (failed)
- HB1600: Budget Bill. (failed)
- SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility. (failed)
- HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment. (to governor)

## Sources
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019349.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019348.PDF)

## Related
- [HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HR671-2025)
- [SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB941-2025)
- [HB1746: Public safety officer; definition.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1746-2025)
- [HB1600: Budget Bill.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1600-2025)
- [SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1449-2025)
- [HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for i…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1609-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1325-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).