What is the status of SB260?

Chaptered as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0491) (April 8, 2026).

Where is the official record for SB260?

On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB260

Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia SB260: An Act to amend and reenact § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention.

Q: What is SB260?

SB260 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend and reenact § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention.

Q: What does SB260 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend and reenact § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention. [S 260] Approved April 8, 2026 1. That § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 51.5-128. Duties of the Commonwealth Council on Aging. A. The Commonwealth Council on Aging (the Council) shall have the following 2. Advise the Governor and General Assembly on aging issues and aging policy for the Commonwealth; 3. Advise the Governor on any proposed regulations deemed by the Director of the Department of Plannin.

Status: Chaptered, April 8, 2026

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention. Requires the Commonwealth Council on Aging to advise the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services on strategies for reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors and promoting volunteer engagement.

What the bill says

An Act to amend and reenact § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention. [S 260] Approved April 8, 2026 1. That § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 51.5-128. Duties of the Commonwealth Council on Aging. A. The Commonwealth Council on Aging (the Council) shall have the following 2. Advise the Governor and General Assembly on aging issues and aging policy for the Commonwealth; 3. Advise the Governor on any proposed regulations deemed by the Director of the Department of Plannin.

From the enrolled text, April 8, 2026:

An Act to amend and reenact § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention. [S 260] Approved April 8, 2026 1. That § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 51.5-128. Duties of the Commonwealth Council on Aging. A. The Commonwealth Council on Aging (the Council) shall have the following 2. Advise the Governor and General Assembly on aging issues and aging policy for the Commonwealth; 3. Advise the Governor on any proposed regulations deemed by the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget to have a substantial and distinct impact on older Virginians and their caregivers. Such advice shall be provided in addition to other regulatory reviews required by the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.); 4. Advocate for and assist in developing the Commonwealth's planning for meeting the needs of the growing number of older Virginians and their caregivers; 5. Assist and advise the Department regarding strategies to improve nutritional health, alleviate hunger, and prevent malnutrition among older adults; 6. Recommend budget requests for consideration in the Governor's development of the budget; [DELETED: and] 7. Review and provide input as part of the development of the four-year-plan for aging services as defined in § 51.5-136; and 8. Advise the Department …

Virginia SB260: An Act to amend and reenact § 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; senior isolation prevention.

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