Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 822: Reports of fetal death; miscarriage, personally identifiable information not required.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 822 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Reports of fetal death; miscarriage, personally identifiable information not required. Primary sponsor: Betsy Carr (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reports of fetal death; miscarriage; personally identifiable information not required. Provides that any fetal death report relating to a miscarriage shall not include a patient's name or any other personally identifiable information. The bill further directs the Department of Health to update its regulations in accordance with the provisions of the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken from docket by Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Health
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB822)
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103335D