SB235Introduced in the Senate
Va. Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; electronic filing, review of claims.
Introduced by Chris Head, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; electronic filing; review of claims. Requires electronic filing of claims under the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. The bill requires such claims to include an uncondensed and uncompressed fetal heart rate monitoring record and prenatal records and increases from 10 days to 21 days the timeframe in which the Program is required to file a response to a claim. The bill also increases from $3,000 to $6,000 the amount paid to the medical school that assesses and prepares a report for a claim.
Where it stands
Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)
January 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N) · January 26, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100821D
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.