Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1147: Medicine and Nursing, Boards of; continuing education, bias reduction training.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1147 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicine and Nursing, Boards of; continuing education, bias reduction training. Primary sponsor: Cliff Hayes (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0450).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing; continuing education; bias reduction training. Directs the Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing to require certain licensees to complete continuing learning activities on bias reduction in health care as part of their continuing education and continuing competency requirements for licensure and authorizes the Board of Nursing to require certain continuing learning activities or courses in a specific subject area. Under current law, the Board of Medicine has such authority. This bill is identical to SB 22.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Hayes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Delores McQuinn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Atoosa Reaser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Josh Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jeion Ward | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0450)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 450 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1147)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1147ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (64-Y 33-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (29-Y 9-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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