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VA HB1398
VA HB1398Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team established; penalty; report. Establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to develop and implement procedures to ensure that fetal and infant deaths occurring in the Commonwealth are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile triennial statistical data regarding fetal and infant deaths and to make such data available to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health. The bill provides that information and records obtained or created by the Team and portions of meetings of the Team at which individual fetal and infant deaths are discussed shall be confidential.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to systematically analyze fetal and infant deaths in the Commonwealth, aiming to reduce preventable deaths. The Team will develop procedures for reviewing these deaths, collect and analyze data, and recommend programs and policy changes to improve prevention and support for families. Information and records gathered by the Team, as well as discussions of individual cases during Team meetings, will be kept confidential to protect privacy. The Team is required to compile and report statistical data on fetal and infant deaths every three years to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health, with these reports containing no personally identifiable information. Members of the Team and those providing information to it are granted immunity from civil liability for actions taken in good faith during reviews.
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
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1398) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1149165.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398/text/HB1398HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398/text/HB1398H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398/text/HB1398HC1 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398/text/HB1398AH1 |
| Health and Human Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398/text/HB1398AHC1 |
| Behavioral Health Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398/text/HB1398AHC2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1398) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1105841.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1398/text/HB1398 |
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