Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR158: Commending 211 Virginia.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 158 Commending 211 Virginia. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026 WHEREAS, since its establishment in 2006, 211 Virginia has served as a free, confidential, and easy-to-remember statewide resource connecting Virginians to vital health and human services information and referrals; and WHEREAS, 211 Virginia is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in every region of the Commonwealth, and can be accessed by phone, text, chat, and online search, helping ensure that assistance is available whenever and however Virginians are ready to reach out; and WHEREAS, 211 Virginia supports individuals and families during both life's critical moments and day-to-day challenges, including but not limited to housing instability, food insecurity, behavioral health needs, utility crises, and emergency and disaster response; and WHEREAS, over the past two decades, 211 Virginia has grown to serve approximately 100,000 Virginians annually in recent years, connecting individuals and families to trusted community-based organizations, nonprofit providers, health care systems, and public agencies, serving as a reliable front door to assistance across the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, 211 Virginia plays a unique and essential role in strengthening the Commonwealth's health and human services ecosystem by simplifying access to information, facilitating timely referrals, and helping ensure that individuals are connected to …
Sponsors
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38) · primary sponsor
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Lindsey Dougherty (D, 75)
- Patrick Hope (D, 1)
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7)
- Maldonado, Michelle (D, 20)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ158ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Passed by for the day
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105515D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 5, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR158?
- HJR158 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending 211 Virginia.
- What is the status of HJR158?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ158ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR158?
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR158?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR158
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