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VA SB 545

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Ivermectin; authorize over-the-counter sale.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did VA SB 545 pass?

The current status of VA SB 545 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)

What is VA SB 545 about?

Ivermectin; over-the-counter sale. Authorizes the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin suitable for human use to persons 18 years of age or older without a prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or other health care professional.

Who sponsors VA SB 545?

Luther Cifers, III is the primary sponsor of VA SB 545.

Description

Ivermectin; over-the-counter sale. Authorizes the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin suitable for human use to persons 18 years of age or older without a prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or other health care professional.

Introduced
2026-01-14
Latest action
2026-02-12 — Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Luther Cifers, IIIprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-12

    Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)

    deferral

  2. 2026-02-06

    Assigned Education sub: Health Professions

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-22

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB545)

  4. 2026-01-14

    Referred to Committee on Education and Health

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-14

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100862D

    filing,introduction

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Votes

  • Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health

    2026-02-12 · pass · 9-6

    Member-level votes (15)
    • Barbara A. Favola: yes
    • L. Louise Lucas: yes
    • Mamie E. Locke: yes
    • David R. Suetterlein: no
    • Mark J. Peake: no
    • Todd E. Pillion: no
    • Jennifer B. Boysko: yes
    • Lamont Bagby: yes
    • Christopher T. Head: no
    • Lashrecse D. Aird: yes
    • Schuyler T. VanValkenburg: yes
    • Tara A. Durant: no
    • Stella G. Pekarsky: yes
    • Christie New Craig: no
    • Russet Perry: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB545

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