Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR206: Commending the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 206 Commending the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, for 100 years, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association has served as a trusted voice and partner in improving the health of all Virginians, advocating for policies and programs that further the interests of its hospital and health system members in support of their missions to address the health care needs of the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) was founded in 1926 to unite hospitals and health systems across the Commonwealth in the shared mission of advancing hospital care and improving the health of all Virginians; and WHEREAS, over the course of its history, VHHA's member hospitals and health systems have grown to become top-five employers in many Virginia communities, with more than 100 hospitals employing over 130,000 dedicated professionals who provide lifesaving care and advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment; and WHEREAS, these VHHA member facilities deliver more than $4.5 billion annually in community benefit, including uncompensated care, community wellness investments, taxes, and charitable contributions, and generate $68.8 billion in positive economic impact across the Commonwealth every year; and WHEREAS, VHHA and its members have coordinated with federal and state leaders, …
Sponsors
- Patrick Hope (D, 1) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Cherry, Mike (R, 74)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Hyland Fowler (R, 59)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ206ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105597D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 11, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR206?
- HJR206 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association.
- What is the status of HJR206?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ206ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR206?
- Patrick Hope (D, 1), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR206?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR206
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