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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 545: Ivermectin; authorize over-the-counter sale.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 545 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ivermectin; authorize over-the-counter sale. Primary sponsor: Luther Cifers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N).

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.

Ivermectin; over-the-counter sale. Authorizes the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin suitable for human use to persons 18 years of age or older without a prescription or consultation with a pharmacist or other health care professional.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Luther CifersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
  2. Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB545)
  4. Referred to Committee on Education and Health
  5. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100862D

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source