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HB 475

Mass Violence Care Fund; established.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karrie Delaney and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia bill establishes dedicated state fund to finance mental health services and victim support for mass violence survivors and affected communities.

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB475)
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Bill Summary · HB 475

Legislative bill overview

HB 475 establishes a Mass Violence Care Fund in Virginia, creating a dedicated financial mechanism to support victims and communities affected by mass violence incidents. The bill allocates state resources to provide mental health services, victim assistance, and community recovery programs following mass casualty events.

Why is this important

Mass violence events create significant trauma and ongoing care needs for survivors, families, and affected communities that often exceed available resources. This fund would provide structured, sustained funding for mental health treatment, counseling, and community rebuilding efforts rather than relying on ad-hoc appropriations or private donations after each incident.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: Disagreement over how "mass violence" is defined, which incidents qualify, and whether the fund covers all violent crimes or only specific categories
  • Funding mechanism: Questions about whether new revenue is required, whether existing funds are reallocated, and sustainability of long-term care commitments
  • Administrative structure: Debate over which state agencies manage the fund, how money is distributed to communities, and oversight accountability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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