Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 156: Electronic death reg. system; requiring certain applicants for licensure to complete training.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 156 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electronic death reg. system; requiring certain applicants for licensure to complete training. Primary sponsor: Paul Krizek (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0042).
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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; licensure renewal; electronic death registration system; death certificates. Requires the Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing to amend their applications for licensure and licensure renewal to require doctors of medicine and osteopathic medicine, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants to indicate if they expect their scope of practice to include signing death certificates and, if so, to indicate that they have completed the online tutorial for the Electronic Death Registration System on the Department of Health website. This bill is identical to SB 194.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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 (CHAP0042)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 42 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB156)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB156ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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