Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 21: Medical errors; Jt. Com. on Health Care to study options for establishing protected reporting system
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJ 21 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical errors; Jt. Com. on Health Care to study options for establishing protected reporting system. Primary sponsor: Barbara Favola (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; Joint Commission on Health Care; reporting system for medical errors; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Health Care to study options for establishing a non-punitive, protected reporting system for unintended medical errors in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Favola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 Rules (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104330D