Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB99 — Medical malpractice; limitations on recovery, certain actions.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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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 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses limits on recovery in medical malpractice cases.

This bill proposes changing the rules surrounding the amount one can recover in medical malpractice lawsuits. It specifically focuses on certain actions within those cases.

Summary

Medical malpractice; limitations on recovery, certain actions.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N 1-A)

  4. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB99)

  5. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  6. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100064D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 6 voted No

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

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 13 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13200
Total 13200
% of votes cast 87%13%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 10 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10401
Total 10401
% of votes cast 67%27%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Nay
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Not Voting
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB99 do?
Medical malpractice; limitations on recovery, certain actions.
Who sponsors SB99?
SB99 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr..
What is the current status of SB99?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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