HB 1398·VA·house
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report.
Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Franklin, M.A.
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a statewide Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to systematically analyze fetal and infant deaths in Virginia. The Team must develop review procedures, collect and report statistical data every three years to the Governor, General Assembly, and Department of Health, and keep case discussions confidential. Violations of the confidentiality rules are subject to a class penalty.
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