Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 676: Health insurance claims; electronic attachments accepted, delayed effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 676 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health insurance claims; electronic attachments accepted, delayed effective date. Primary sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0200).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Health insurance; carrier business practices; electronic attachments. Provides that, in the following contexts, information may be submitted by a provider to a health insurance carrier through electronic attachment, as defined in the bill: (i) information related to services rendered as required by the carrier in its provider contract; (ii) information related to any defect or impropriety that prevents the carrier from deeming a health insurance claim a clean claim, as defined in existing law; and (iii) information required to establish medical necessity, benefit coverage, or prior authorization of services, or to conduct reconsideration activities. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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 (CHAP0200)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 200 (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 State Corporation Commission (HB676)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB676ER)
- 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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