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SB 536

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 22, 2026.

Medical malpractice information disclosures; report.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-536
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Courts of Justice; Finance and Appropriations
Senate enacted 2026-04-22
Healthcare
Summary

Medical malpractice actions; limitation on recovery; prejudgment interest. Provides that the total amount recoverable in a medical malpractice action shall not include any amount of interest accrued prior to the verdict of a jury or the entry of a final judgment by the court.

Sponsor
Obenshain
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-22 Status enacted
2026-04-22 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1015)
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