VA SB 434
Status unknownVirginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors, etc.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 434 pass?
The current status of VA SB 434 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB398-Perry) (15-Y 0-N)
What is VA SB 434 about?
Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors; plan of operation; filing of claims; awards and coverage for expenses or services. Makes numerous changes to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund. The bill alters the composition of the Program's board of directors to include three relatives of current or former beneficiaries, allows for the electronic submission of claims, and expands discovery of parties to a claim. The bill further requires the Program's board of directors to establish a blanket surety bonding program for all employees with access to the Fund and requires the board to meet at least once monthly. Finally, the bill increases from $100,000 to $500,000 the amount that may be awarded to families whose infant has sustained a birth-related neurological injury.
Who sponsors VA SB 434?
Jeremy S. McPike is the primary sponsor of VA SB 434.
Description
Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors; plan of operation; filing of claims; awards and coverage for expenses or services. Makes numerous changes to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund. The bill alters the composition of the Program's board of directors to include three relatives of current or former beneficiaries, allows for the electronic submission of claims, and expands discovery of parties to a claim. The bill further requires the Program's board of directors to establish a blanket surety bonding program for all employees with access to the Fund and requires the board to meet at least once monthly. Finally, the bill increases from $100,000 to $500,000 the amount that may be awarded to families whose infant has sustained a birth-related neurological injury.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-02-05 — Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB398-Perry) (15-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Jeremy S. McPikeprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104265D
filing,introduction
2026-01-13
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
referral-committee
2026-02-02
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
2026-02-02
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
2026-02-03
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
2026-02-03
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
2026-02-05
Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB398-Perry) (15-Y 0-N)
Versions
Documents
Votes
Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations
2026-02-05 · pass · 15-0
Member-level votes (15)
- L. Louise Lucas: yes
- R. Creigh Deeds: yes
- Mamie E. Locke: yes
- David W. Marsden: yes
- Adam P. Ebbin: yes
- Ryan T. McDougle: yes
- Mark D. Obenshain: yes
- Richard H. Stuart: yes
- Bryce E. Reeves: yes
- Barbara A. Favola: yes
- Scott A. Surovell: yes
- Jeremy S. McPike: yes
- Jennifer B. Boysko: yes
- Todd E. Pillion: yes
- Aaron R. Rouse: yes
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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Attribution
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