Why 4/5: The bill mandates expanded health insurance coverage for contraceptives, directly affecting patient access and costs.
This bill would require health insurance plans in Virginia to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and devices, including over-the-counter options, with no out-of-pocket costs for patients in most situations. This change aims to improve access to reproductive healthcare by eliminating financial barriers for individuals seeking contraception.
Second reading
Read second time
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB361)
Third reading
Read third time
Substitute adopted
committee substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (65-Y 32-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB361ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB361)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by Senate