Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1976: High-risk pregnant patients; remote patient monitoring services available to patients.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1976 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: High-risk pregnant patients; remote patient monitoring services available to patients. Primary sponsor: Amy Laufer (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0521).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Medical Assistance Services; remote patient monitoring; high-risk pregnant patients. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to amend its regulations, guidance, and provider manuals to clarify that remote patient monitoring services for high-risk pregnant patients include pregnant patients with maternal diabetes and maternal hypertension. The bill requires the Department to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2025, on the number of persons receiving remote patient monitoring services for maternal diabetes and maternal hypertension and the cost of providing such services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Laufer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Katrina Callsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Candi Mundon King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelly Simonds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“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 (CHAP0521)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 521 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1976)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1976ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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