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VA HB456
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Willett
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AI Summary
- Requires the State Board of Health to establish neonatal care level standards consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics' "Standards for Levels of Neonatal Care: II, III, and IV" rather than generic national or state-developed evaluation systems
- Standards must be consistent with, but not necessarily identical to, the AAP criteria, allowing Virginia flexibility in implementation
- Board of Health must promulgate implementing regulations by July 1, 2027
- Enforcement of the new neonatal care standards begins July 1, 2029, with no penalties for noncompliance before that date
- Amends § 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia governing hospital and nursing home regulations
Legislative Description
Health, State Board of, regulations; standards for levels of neonatal care.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Education and Health2/18/2026
Health and Human Services: Health1/21/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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