Committee reports bill clarifying voluntary Marcus Alert data retention to full committee
January 24, 2026 | 2026 Legislature VA, Virginia
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House Bill 249, presented by Delegate Rasul, clarifies that an individual’s information may continue to appear in a voluntary Marcus Alert external database. The bill was described as a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission; the subcommittee recommended reporting 6 to 1.
The full committee approved the subcommittee’s recommendation and reported the bill by a vote of 17 to 1. The chair asked if anyone wished to speak on the bill; no public speakers were recorded in favor or in opposition during the committee proceeding.
The committee’s report advances the bill for consideration with the committee’s recorded vote and recommendation.
The full committee approved the subcommittee’s recommendation and reported the bill by a vote of 17 to 1. The chair asked if anyone wished to speak on the bill; no public speakers were recorded in favor or in opposition during the committee proceeding.
The committee’s report advances the bill for consideration with the committee’s recorded vote and recommendation.
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