An act amending Act No. 9035 to reprogram funds within the 2026 fiscal year budget for Virgin Islands Department of Health to provide a $2,500,000 appropriation
Sponsored By: Kurt A. Vialet
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Virgin Islands shifts funds to behavioral health
The law sets aside $2.5 million for behavioral health services in the Virgin Islands Department of Health’s fiscal year 2026 budget. It shifts this money from personnel services and reduces the department’s subtotal by the same $2.5 million. The funds remain available for obligation or use through December 30, 2026. The law does not set individual eligibility rules or benefit amounts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kurt A. Vialet
legislature
Cosponsors
Alma Francis Heyliger
legislature
Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
legislature
Avery L. Lewis
legislature
Carla J. Joseph
legislature
Clifford A. Joseph, Sr.
legislature
Dwayne M. DeGraff
legislature
Franklin D. Johnson
legislature
Hubert L. Frederick
legislature
Marise C. James
legislature
Marvin A. Blyden
legislature
Milton E. Potter
legislature
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Ray Fonseca
legislature
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
10/7/2026legislatureTo Governor
9/28/2026legislatureFloor
9/25/2026legislatureIntroduced
9/25/2026legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
10/7/2026
Amendment
9/25/2026
Bill Text
9/25/2026
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