Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 719: Health & family life ed.; certain videos & animations relating to human development inside uterus.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 719 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health & family life ed.; certain videos & animations relating to human development inside uterus. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Health education and family life education; certain videos and animations relating to human development inside the uterus. Requires health education instruction to include an oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about human biology relating to pregnancy and human development inside the uterus, including (i) a high-definition ultrasound video, at least three minutes in duration, showing the development of the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal development and (ii) a high-quality, computer-generated rendering or animation showing the process of fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus, noting significant markers in cell growth and organ development for each significant marker of pregnancy until birth. The bill requires any family life education curriculum or similar curriculum offered by a local school division that includes any oral, written, or digital lesson, lecture, or presentation about sexual activity and pregnancy in the context of student health or healthy relationships to also include such a video and rendering or animation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Education
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB719)
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103853D