SB 36

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: January 23, 2026.

Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-36
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee Rehabilitation and Social Services
Senate failed 2026-01-23
Drug / Cannabis Policy Healthcare
Summary

Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.

Sponsor
Favola
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Status failed
2025-11-19 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-23 Latest Action S Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
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