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Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia SB 434

Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors, etc.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED

Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors; plan of operation; filing of claims; awards and coverage for expenses or services. Makes numerous changes to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund. The bill alters the composition of the Program's board of directors to include three relatives of current or former beneficiaries, allows for the electronic submission of claims, and expands discovery of parties to a claim. The bill further requires the Program's board of directors to establish a blanket surety bonding program for all employees with access to the Fund and requires the board to meet at least once monthly. Finally, the bill increases from $100,000 to $500,000 the amount that may be awarded to families whose infant has sustained a birth-related neurological injury.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 5, 2026
Senate		Incorporated by Finance and AppropriationspassSet your home in Virginia to see

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