Regulatory Reform
The following bill will be voted on in the House Health Subcommittee THIS MORNING, 1/21.
SUPPORT
SUPPORT: HB1555 – Healthcare Sand Box
Requires the Department of Health to establish the Health Care Regulatory Sandbox Program to enable a person to obtain limited access to the market in the Commonwealth to temporarily test an innovative health care product or service on a limited basis.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
Please contact these Delegates and tell them to VOTE YES on HB1555
| Subcommittee: Health | District | Phone | |
| Chair: Delegate Patrick A. Hope(D) | 1 | (804) 698-1001 | DelPHope@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate Charniele L. Herring(D) | 4 | (804) 698-1004 | DelCHerring@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate M. Keith Hodges(R) | 68 | (804) 698-1068 | DelKHodges@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate Marcia S. “Cia” Price(D) | 85 | (804) 698-1085 | DelMPrice@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate Irene Shin(D) | 8 | (804) 698-1008 | delishin@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate Mark D. Sickles(D) | 17 | (804) 698-1017 | DelMSickles@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate Kim A. Taylor(R) | 82 | (804) 698-1082 | delktaylor@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.(R) | 83 | (804) 698-1083 | delowachsmann@house.virginia.gov |
| Delegate Rodney T. Willett(D) | 58 | (804) 698-1058 | DelRWillett@house.virginia.gov |
Bill Update From 1/20
Status: This bill passed the Senate Commerce and Labor bill. Next, it will be sent to the Senate Floor for a vote.
SUPPORT: SB1276 – Portable Benefit Accounts and Tax Deduction
This bill establishes a framework for portable benefit accounts for independent contractors and provides a state income tax deduction for contributions to these accounts. The legislation supports independent workers by creating a mechanism for flexible benefits and tax relief, allowing contractors to save for healthcare and other essential expenses while maintaining individual financial autonomy.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
Status: This bill was killed in the Senate Local Government Committee.
SUPPORT: SB839 – Property Rights and Multi-Family Housing
This bill would require cities and counties to automatically allow apartment buildings or other multi-family housing to be built in areas that are currently zoned for businesses or commercial use, supporting strong property rights.
- To see bill text and info: Click HERE
