HB 1223 VA
Health professionals; mandatory suicide training required.
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Summary
This bill would require health professionals in Virginia to complete mandatory suicide prevention and awareness training. Suicide training for health professionals typically covers recognizing suicide risk factors, screening for suicidal ideation, and appropriate intervention and referral protocols. The bill would establish training requirements that health professionals must fulfill, likely as part of licensure or continuing education requirements. The mandatory training would help ensure that healthcare providers have the knowledge and skills to identify and support individuals at risk of suicide.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2400.1:1, relating to health professionals; mandatory suicide training required.
Sponsor (1)
- Karrie K. Delaney Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102013D · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Assigned sub: Behavioral Health · lower
- Feb 9, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1223) · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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