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Subcommittee advances bill to let local comprehensive plans use social-determinants-of-health data
Summary
Delegate Elizabeth Bennett Parker introduced HB 1827 to the CCNT Subcommittee 1, saying the bill would allow localities to use social determinants of health (SDOH) data as part of comprehensive-plan reviews.
Delegate Elizabeth Bennett Parker introduced HB 1827 to the CCNT Subcommittee 1, saying the bill would allow localities to use social determinants of health (SDOH) data as part of comprehensive-plan reviews. "For a long time, comprehensive planning has been about the built landscape, roads, buildings, sewer systems, infrastructure. HB1827 is about making sure comprehensive planning puts the spotlight on people and their health," she said.
The bill is permissive: it would allow — not require — local governments to use existing SDOH data, such as information held by the Virginia Department of Health, when preparing or updating comprehensive plans. The proposal drew support from health…
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