VA HB1403

Bill

VA HB1403

Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program; established.

Introduced
01/22/2026

In Committee
03/09/2026

Crossed Over
03/11/2026

Passed
04/13/2026

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program established; duties; report. Creates the Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program (SMM Program) to identify, analyze, and review instances of severe maternal morbidity. The bill directs the Department of Health to develop a reporting system for hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to report findings and recommendations, as well as a model protocol for conducting reviews of severe maternal morbidity. The bill requires all hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to participate in the SMM Program and report their findings and recommendations to the Department of Health on an annual basis. The bill has a delayed effective date of September 1, 2026.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program (SMM Program) to identify, analyze, and review instances of severe maternal morbidity, which are unintended outcomes of labor and delivery that have significant health consequences for the woman. The Department of Health is tasked with creating a system for hospitals and birthing centers to report findings and recommendations, as well as a protocol for reviewing these cases. All hospitals and freestanding birthing centers will be required to participate in the SMM Program and submit annual reports of their findings and recommendations to the Department of Health. This program is set to become effective on September 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Margaret Franklin (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Rae Cousins (D), Debra Gardner (D), May Nivar (D), Kathy Tran (D),

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0842) (on 04/13/2026)

Official Document

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/CHAP0842
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1403)	https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1214742.PDF
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1403)	https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1148780.PDF
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403H2
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403HC3
Appropriations Amendment	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403AHC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1403)	https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138652.PDF
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403H1
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403HC2
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403HC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1403)	https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1107923.PDF
BillText	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1403/text/HB1403

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