Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 892: Medical malpractice; certification of expert witness, written opinion.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 892 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical malpractice; certification of expert witness, written opinion. Primary sponsor: Glen Sturtevant (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0359).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Medical malpractice; certification of expert witness; written opinion. Provides that at the time of service of process of every complaint, counter claim, third party claim, or warrant in debt in a medical malpractice action or every complaint, counter claim, or third party claim in an action for wrongful death against a health care provider, the plaintiff shall be deemed to have obtained a written opinion signed by an expert witness stating that the defendant in the action deviated from the applicable standard of care and the deviation was a proximate cause of the injuries claimed. The bill provides that a plaintiff may have separate certifications for standard of care and causation. The bill also requires a plaintiff to certify to the defendant upon whom service of process has been requested to certify within 21 days of the defendant's answer being filed that such plaintiff obtained the necessary expert opinion at the time service was requested or affirming that such plaintiff did not need to obtain a certifying expert witness opinion in accordance with relevant law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Sturtevant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Creigh Deeds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0359)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 359 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB892ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (91-Y 4-N)
- Read third time
- Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
- Read second time
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