HB542Introduced in the House of Delegates
Abortion; informed written consent, newborn safety devices.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provision of abortion; informed written consent; newborn safety devices. Requires the physician or advanced practice registered nurse authorized to perform an abortion, induction, or termination to provide certain written information regarding newborn safety devices for the purposes of effectuating a pregnant woman's informed written consent prior to the abortion, induction, or termination. The bill directs the Department of Health to publish by October 1, 2026, in English and in each language that is the primary language of two percent or more of the population of the Commonwealth, such information relating to newborn safety devices in such a way as to ensure that the information is easily comprehensible.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 1-N) · February 10, 2026
7
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Garrett McGuire | 17 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Absent |
| Wendell Walker | 52 | No |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | Absent |
| Mark Downey | 69 | Yes |
| Otto Wachsmann | 83 | Yes |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105011D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Health
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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