Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 133: Parental prenatal & postnatal substance use; work group to evaluate Commonwealth's response to use.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 133 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Parental prenatal & postnatal substance use; work group to evaluate Commonwealth's response to use. Primary sponsor: Mamie Locke (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0651).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Social Services; Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Department of Health; prenatal and postnatal substance use; work group; report. Directs the Department of Social Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and Department of Health to convene a work group to evaluate the Commonwealth's response to parental prenatal and postnatal substance use, the services available to address such substance use, and the effects of such substance use on newborns and children. The bill requires the work group to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Education and Health and Rehabilitation and Social Services and the House Committee on Health and Human Services by December 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 652.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamie Locke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 (CHAP0651)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 651 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB133)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB133ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (80-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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