HB 1498 VA

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Introduced

Virginia Interagency Council on Homelessness established; use of state funds for housing and homelessness services; report. Establishes the Virginia Interagency Council on Homelessness with the purpose of establishing a coordinated, statewide framework to prevent and end homelessness by aligning state and local efforts around evidence-based strategies. The bill directs the Council to (i) implement a state plan to end homelessness; (ii) align state policies, programs, and funding to effectuate the purpose of the Council; (iii) identify and recommend removal of statutory, regulatory, and administrative barriers to housing stability; and (iv) coordinate state, federal, and private funding to maximize impact and improve outcomes. The bill requires the Council to submit by October 1 of each year a report on its activities and recommendations to the Governor, General Assembly, and Department of Housing and Community Development. The bill additionally prohibits the use of state funds to establish, operate, or support any congregate living arrangement, shelter or similar facility, or program that functions in a punitive or coercive manner, as such term is defined in the bill, with respect to individuals experiencing homelessness.

• Adele Y. McClure Democratic · primary

1. Jan 23, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26105267D · lower
2. Jan 23, 2026 Referred to Committee on Rules · lower
3. Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee · lower
4. Feb 2, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
5. Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) · lower
6. Feb 18, 2026 Left in Committee Rules · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Rules Substitute · PDF
• Rules Substitute · HTML
• Introduced · PDF
• Introduced · HTML