Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1172 — Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits.

Last action — Left in Labor and Commerce

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Labor and Commerce

  2. H Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)

  3. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  4. H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #1

  5. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  6. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103939D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8002
Total 8002
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Irene Shin — Not Voting
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
JJ Singh — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
Michelle Lopes Maldonado — Yea
Rae Cousins — Not Voting
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1172 do?
Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits.
Who sponsors HB1172?
HB1172 is sponsored by Nicole Cole.
What is the current status of HB1172?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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