Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 36: Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 36 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Primary sponsor: Barbara Favola (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-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.
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Favola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Tara Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Todd Pillion | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“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 at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB36)
- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101391D