Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 756: Death certificates; petitions to the court to amend, service upon State Registrar of Vital Records.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 756 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Death certificates; petitions to the court to amend, service upon State Registrar of Vital Records. Primary sponsor: Chris Runion (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0215).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amending death certificates; petitions to the court to amend; Electronic Death Registration System; service upon State Registrar of Vital Records. Requires funeral service licensees requesting an order to amend a death certificate through the Electronic Death Registration System to upload the required petition to the Electronic Death Registration System instead of serving such petition upon the State Registrar of Vital Records.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Runion | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (CHAP0215)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 215 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB756)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB756ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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