Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 36
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Barbara A. Favola (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Saddam Azlan Salim (Democratic)
- Todd E. Pillion (Republican)
- Tara A. Durant (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 Senate | Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB36) - Nov 19, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services - Nov 19, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101391D