Initiate a CPA to Include Provisions of House Bill 257 - Social Determinants of Health

Overview

During the regular 2026 Session, the General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 257, which provides that a locality’s comprehensive plan is encouraged to utilize relevant and available data and research related to social determinants of health to consider how the adopted plan will impact the locality's overall public health and access to health care services. To amend the County’s Comprehensive Plan, the Board must first pass a resolution to initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, then it will work its way through the public hearing process to the Planning Commission, and then for a public hearing with the Board. Without objection, I would like to direct the County Executive to work with staff to draft a resolution for the Board’s consideration at its July 21, 2026, meeting to initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) that would include the provisions of HB 257. During the processing of the CPA, staff should include outreach and include input from the major hospital systems in Prince William County, Community-based Health Care Providers, and the Chamber of Commerce. The County Executive is directed to bring back any appropriate recommendations for the Board’s consideration. Such recommendations should, where applicable, include timelines, fiscal impacts, and other pertinent impacts for Board consideration. The County Attorney’s Office is directed to review the information and recommendations for any legal issues.

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