Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1400: Health insurance; coverage for maternal mental health screenings.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1400 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health insurance; coverage for maternal mental health screenings. Primary sponsor: Margaret A. Franklin. It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 840 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Health insurance; coverage for maternal mental health screenings. Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for maternal mental health screenings. The bill requires such coverage to include at least one maternal mental health screening to be conducted during pregnancy, at least one additional screening to be conducted during the first six weeks of the postpartum period, and additional medically necessary postpartum screenings. Additionally, the bill provides that coverage for a prescription drug for the treatment of a maternal mental health condition shall not be subject to prior authorization requirements unless there are clinically significant safety or efficacy concerns.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret A. Franklin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| May Nivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Josh Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 840 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1400)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1400ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendment agreed to by House (70-Y 25-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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