SB169Introduced in the Senate
Hospitals - Emergency Pregnancy-Related Medical Conditions - Procedures
Introduced by Clarence Lam, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a hospital to conduct screening on a patient presenting at an emergency department of the hospital to determine whether the patient has an emergency pregnancy-related medical condition; establishing requirements and prohibitions related to the treatment and transfer of a patient who has an emergency pregnancy-related medical condition; requiring a hospital to allow the termination of a pregnancy in certain circumstances; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 788
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 2, 2026
96
Yes
37
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (32-11)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (96-37)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 788
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