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SB 317 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; development of behavioral health co-response teams.

Summary
Interjurisdictional law-enforcement agreements; behavioral health co-response teams. 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 HB 248.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates behavioral health co-response teams to divert non-violent mental health calls from police, reducing unnecessary criminalization and aligning with reform goals like reducing recidivism.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables behavioral health co-response teams for crisis calls, enhancing mental health service access per Behavioral Health Commission recommendation.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Chaptered · 2 edits
MINOR
This document represents the final official publication of a previously enacted bill (SB 317) into the Virginia Code. It contains no substantive policy changes, new laws, or modifications to the text of the statute; the content is identical to the earlier 'Enrolled' version.
TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Enrolled' session header and replaced it with the standard 'Chaptered' publication header, including the chapter number (536) and the specific approval date (April 10, 2026).

Added numerous blank lines and spacing adjustments to format the text for the official printed code, which is a standard formatting step for published laws.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 16, 2026

How they voted

38–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 39
Jan 27, 2026
D Democratic20
20 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican19
18 Yea 1
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
28
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Apr 10, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 536 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB317ER)
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Local Government (14-Y 0-N)
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Local Government
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Russet Perry
Russet Perry
DDemocratic
VA
31