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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 596: Contraception; definitions, establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.

Enacted 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 596 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Contraception; definitions, establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Carroll Foy (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0525).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Contraception; right to contraception; applicability; enforcement. Establishes a right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill clarifies that none of its provisions shall be construed to permit or sanction the performance of any sterilization procedure without a patient's voluntary and informed consent. The bill creates a cause of action that may be instituted against anyone who infringes on such right. This bill is identical to HB 6.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jennifer Carroll FoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Barbara FavolaCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate40
Jeremy McPikeCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Scott SurovellCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate34

“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. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0525)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 525 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB596)
  4. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  5. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Signed by President
  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB596ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB596)
  11. Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)
  12. Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 32-N 0-A)

Showing 12 most recent of 40 actions. Full history

Sources

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