Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 434: Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 434 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors, etc. Primary sponsor: Jeremy McPike (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB398-Perry) (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.
Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors; plan of operation; filing of claims; awards and coverage for expenses or services. Makes numerous changes to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund. The bill alters the composition of the Program's board of directors to include three relatives of current or former beneficiaries, allows for the electronic submission of claims, and expands discovery of parties to a claim. The bill further requires the Program's board of directors to establish a blanket surety bonding program for all employees with access to the Fund and requires the board to meet at least once monthly. Finally, the bill increases from $100,000 to $500,000 the amount that may be awarded to families whose infant has sustained a birth-related neurological injury.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy McPike | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB398-Perry) (15-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB434)
- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104265D