Each week during General Assembly, the VBPD shares a snapshot of a bill that could impact Virginians with disabilities and their families. Our goal is to help Virginians better understand legislation that affects their lives.

These are our Bills of the Week for the 2025 General Assembly Session. Session began on Wednesday, January 8. A new Bill of the Week will be posted every Monday.

Preview of Bill of the Week SB 765Senate Bill 765

Incapacitated persons; finding of mental incompetence.

Preview of the Bill of the Week, featuring Senate Bill 1038Senate Bill 1038

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; best practice training; telehealth visits for patient with disabilities.

Preview of Bill of the Week HB 1680House Bill 1680

Rights of persons with disabilities; definition of “place of public accommodation.”

Preview of Bill of the Week HB 2196House Bill 2196

Public schools; student discipline; Restorative School in Virginia Pilot Program; established.

Preview of Bill of the Week 5, focusing on House Bill 1804House Bill 1804

DMAS; application for medical assistance; eligibility for Medicaid Works.

Bill of the Week featuring House Bill 2160 on Community Living and Family and Individual Supports Waiver amendments.House Bill 2160

Community Living and Family and Individual Supports Waiver; program rule amendments.