Bill > HB1428

This bill mandates that by July 1, 2027, the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the State Health Commissioner must create and maintain a website, available in English and Spanish, that provides comprehensive information on various resources and services for pregnant women. This includes details on mental health and pre- and postpartum care, alternatives to abortion, abortion risks, child development information from conception, and links to federal, state, local, and private programs. These programs cover a wide range of support, such as mentorship, health and well-being services (including abortion pill reversal and breastfeeding support), financial assistance, childcare, educational opportunities, material and legal aid (like housing and transportation), addiction and mental health services, support for victims of violence, resources for pregnancy loss, and services for abortion survivors. The website will also feature a portal for users to receive personalized pregnancy information and submit feedback on its helpfulness. Furthermore, within 180 days of the website's launch, the Secretary must report to the General Assembly on website traffic, user feedback, identified gaps in services for pregnant and postpartum women, and recommendations for improvement, ensuring no personally identifiable user information is included in the report.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1428