Why 4/5: Establishes a new legal right and cause of action related to reproductive healthcare, impacting patient rights and potential provider obligations.
This bill establishes a legal right for individuals in Virginia to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception. It also creates a cause of action for individuals whose right to contraception is infringed upon, ensuring legal recourse.
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Conferees appointed by House
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House Conferees: Price, Cole, N.T., Bloxom
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 32-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB596)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB596ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Contraception; definitions, establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.”) · Read the actual bill →
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 (SB596)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 525 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0525)