Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 573: Breast implants; Board of Medicine, et al., to create educational materials for patients.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 573 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Breast implants; Board of Medicine, et al., to create educational materials for patients. Primary sponsor: Jackie Glass (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0627).
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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; breast implant educational materials; work group. Directs the Board of Medicine to convene a work group to create educational materials for patients considering breast implants and distribute such materials to its licensees by January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Glass | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| May Nivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| 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 (CHAP0627)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 627 (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 (HB573)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB573ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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