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VA SB291

VA SB291
Health, State Board of, regulations; standards for levels of neonatal care.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
Passed
03/02/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

State Board of Health regulations; standards for levels of neonatal care. Directs the State Board of Health to establish standards for designation of care in neonatal services consistent with, but not necessarily identical to, standards published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The bill directs the Board of Health to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill by July 1, 2027, and prohibits enforcement of such regulations until July 1, 2029. This bill is identical to HB 456.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Health to establish standards for classifying levels of neonatal care, which are services for newborn infants requiring specialized medical attention. These standards must align with, though not necessarily be identical to, the criteria outlined in the most current version of the "Standards for Levels of Neonatal Care: II, III, and IV" published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a professional organization for pediatricians. The bill also mandates that the Board of Health create regulations to implement these changes by July 1, 2027, but these new regulations will not be enforceable until July 1, 2029, meaning no penalties will be applied for non-compliance before that date.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (on 03/10/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB291
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB291/text/SB291ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB291) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1187529.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB291) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171393.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB291/text/SB291H1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB291) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1148574.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB291/text/SB291E
Education and Health Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB291/text/SB291AS1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB291) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096147.PDF
Health Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB291/text/SB291ASC1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB291/text/SB291
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