VA Senate · SB 398

Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; filing of claims.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation amends the administrative procedures for the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program, a no-fault system designed to provide compensation to families dealing with specific types of birth-related neurological impairments. The bill updates the requirements and timelines for filing claims to ensure that eligible families can access necessary financial support more efficiently. By streamlining these filing processes, the state aims to reduce legal hurdles for parents while maintaining the long-term stability of the compensation fund. For Arlington residents, these changes offer a clearer pathway to accessing vital resources for ongoing medical care and support services for children affected by these injuries, ultimately aiming to ensure that the compensation program remains a reliable safety net for families during challenging medical circumstances.

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Roll-call votes

Roll call
Mar 14, 2026 · VA House · pass
95 – 0 · 4 other
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Adopt Conference Committee Report
Mar 14, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
39 – 0 · 1 other
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Accede Conference Committee
Mar 3, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
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Concur House Substitute
Feb 26, 2026 · VA Senate · fail
0 – 40
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Roll call
Feb 24, 2026 · VA House · pass
98 – 0 · 1 other
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Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute
Feb 19, 2026 · VA House · pass
20 – 0 · 2 other
Arlington delegation
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Passage
Feb 10, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading)
Feb 10, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 9, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute
Feb 5, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
15 – 0
Arlington delegation
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