Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 168
Certificate of public need; creates exception for maternal and perinatal health services.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Christie New Craig (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Certificate of public need; exception; maternal and perinatal health services. Creates an exception to certificate of public need requirements for any project or action related to maternal and perinatal health services. The bill also removes neonatal intensive care from the definition of tertiary care for purposes of determining health planning regions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N) - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB168) - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Assigned Education sub: Health - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Education and Health - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102320D