Why 4/5: The bill directly increases financial support for families affected by birth injuries and improves the administration of the compensation program.
This bill significantly increases the maximum award for families whose infant sustains a birth-related neurological injury from $100,000 to $500,000. It also streamlines the claims process by allowing electronic submissions, includes compensation for education advocates, and modifies the program's board of directors for improved oversight.
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Senate Conferees: Perry, Surovell, Obenshain
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Conferees appointed by House
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House Conferees: Tran, Sullivan, O'Quinn
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB398)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB398ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; filing of claims.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB398)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by Senate