SB 602 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Marcus alert system; external database information removal.

Summary

Marcus alert system; external database information removal. Clarifies that an individual's information may continue to appear on a voluntary Marcus alert system external database that cannot be modified by a locality after such individual reaches 18 years of age. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026

Floor votes · Senate Feb 13, 2026

How they voted

35–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 39

Feb 13, 2026

D Democratic20

19 Yea 1

95% Yea

R Republican19

16 Yea 3

84% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day

lower

Feb 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 2-N)

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Public Safety

lower

Feb 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors