Why 4/5: The bill proposes a new mandated health insurance benefit, directly impacting coverage for many individuals.
This bill would require health insurers in Virginia to cover medically necessary treatment and care for menopause and perimenopause. This change would expand health insurance benefits for individuals experiencing these conditions, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs for related medical services.
Second reading
Read second time
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB790)
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 (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB790ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Health insurance; mandated benefits, coverage for treatment of menopause and perimenopause.”) · Read the actual bill →
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB790)
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
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 955 (effective 7/1/2026)