Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 983: Immunization requirements for children; removes hepatitis B vaccine.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 983 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Immunization requirements for children; removes hepatitis B vaccine. Primary sponsor: Tom Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Health and Human Services.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Immunization requirements for children; hepatitis B vaccine. Removes the hepatitis B vaccine from the list of required immunizations for children in the Commonwealth, removes the extended conditional enrollment period for students requiring more than two doses of the hepatitis B vaccine, and directs the Board of Health to amend its regulations to remove provisions requiring children to receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
“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 Committee Health and Human Services
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
- Assigned sub: Health
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB983)
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104218D