Abortion; born alive infant, treatment and care, penalty.
- Introduced Jan 14, 2026
- In committee Jan 14, 2026
- Failed
- Passed the House of Delegates
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Abortion; born alive infant; treatment and care; penalty. Requires every health care provider licensed by the Board of Medicine who attempts to terminate a pregnancy to (i) exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of a human infant who has been born alive following such attempt as a reasonably diligent and conscientious health care practitioner would render…
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Abortion; born alive infant; treatment and care; penalty. Requires every health care provider licensed by the Board of Medicine who attempts to terminate a pregnancy to (i) exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of a human infant who has been born alive following such attempt as a reasonably diligent and conscientious health care practitioner would render to any other child born alive at the same gestational age and (ii) take all reasonable steps to ensure the immediate transfer of the human infant who has been born alive to a hospital for further medical care. A health care provider who fails to comply with the requirements of the bill is guilty of a Class 4 felony and may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board. The bill also requires every hospital licensed by the Department of Health to establish a protocol for the treatment and care of a human infant who has been born alive following an attempt to terminate a pregnancy and for the immediate reporting to law enforcement of any failure to provide such required treatment and care.
Every action
5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102631D
- CommitteeReferred to Committee on Education and Health · Senate Education and Health
- SenateFiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 1:41 pm)
- SenateAssigned Education sub: Health Professions
- CommitteePassed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N) · Senate Education and Health9–6 vote
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Senate Education and Health | Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N) | Passed 9–6 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.
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Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr.R Primary sponsor · District 12
All 1 cosponsor
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