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Introduced
12/31/2025
12/31/2025
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Medical malpractice; limitation on recovery; certain actions. Eliminates the cap on the recovery in actions against health care providers for medical malpractice where the act or acts of malpractice occurred on or after July 1, 2026, and occurred against a patient age 10 or younger.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia law regarding medical malpractice lawsuits by removing the cap on the amount of money a patient can recover in certain cases. Specifically, for acts of malpractice that occur on or after July 1, 2026, and involve a patient who is 10 years old or younger, there will no longer be a maximum limit on the damages that can be awarded. This change aims to address situations where younger patients may suffer severe and long-lasting harm due to medical negligence.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N) (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB99 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB99) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100195.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB99/text/SB99 |
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