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VA HB719

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Zehr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health education curriculum to include lessons on human biology relating to pregnancy and fetal development inside the uterus

  • Mandates showing a high-definition ultrasound video of at least three minutes depicting brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organ development in early fetal development

  • Requires a high-quality computer-generated animation showing fertilization and every stage of human development from conception to birth, with markers for cell growth and organ development

  • Applies these video and animation requirements to both general health education and any family life education curriculum that covers sexual activity and pregnancy

  • Amends Virginia Code sections 22.1-207 (Physical and health education) and 22.1-207.1:1 (Family life education)

Legislative Description

Health & family life ed.; certain videos & animations relating to human development inside uterus.

Last Action

Left in Education

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2026
Education: K-122/5/2026
Education1/13/2026

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