Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 168: Certificate of public need; creates exception for maternal and perinatal health services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 168 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Certificate of public need; creates exception for maternal and perinatal health services. Primary sponsor: Christie Craig (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Certificate of public need; exception; maternal and perinatal health services. Creates an exception to certificate of public need requirements for any project or action related to maternal and perinatal health services. The bill also removes neonatal intensive care from the definition of tertiary care for purposes of determining health planning regions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Craig | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB168)
- Assigned Education sub: Health
- Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102320D