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VA HB719
VA HB719Health & family life ed.; certain videos & animations relating to human development inside uterus.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Health education and family life education; certain videos and animations relating to human development inside the uterus. Requires health education instruction to include an oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about human biology relating to pregnancy and human development inside the uterus, including (i) a high-definition ultrasound video, at least three minutes in duration, showing the development of the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal development and (ii) a high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation showing the process of fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus, noting significant markers in cell growth and organ development for each significant marker of pregnancy until birth. The bill requires any family life education curriculum or similar curriculum offered by a local school division that includes any oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about sexual activity and pregnancy in the context of student health or healthy relationships to also include such a video and rendering or animation.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that health education in Virginia public schools must include a lesson on human biology related to pregnancy and fetal development, featuring a high-definition ultrasound video of early fetal development and a computer-generated animation of fertilization and development from conception to birth. Furthermore, any family life education curriculum, or similar instruction, that discusses sexual activity and pregnancy in the context of student health or relationships must also incorporate these same video and animation materials, ensuring students receive comprehensive visual information about human development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Education (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB719 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB719) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088493.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB719/text/HB719 |
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