Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB708 — Physicians; informed consent, disclosure of certain info. prior to hysterectomy or oophorectomy.

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 January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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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In plain language

The bill requires physicians to disclose specific information before hysterectomy or oophorectomy procedures.

This bill mandates that doctors provide particular information to patients before they undergo hysterectomy or oophorectomy. Its goal is to ensure that patients are fully informed about these surgical procedures.

What this means for you
  • Patients: This means you will receive detailed information from your doctor about hysterectomy or oophorectomy before the procedure.

Summary

Physicians; informed consent, disclosure of certain info. prior to hysterectomy or oophorectomy.

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 Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Assigned Education sub: Health Professions

  3. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105536D

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

Continued to next session in Education and Health

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB708 do?
Physicians; informed consent, disclosure of certain info. prior to hysterectomy or oophorectomy.
Who sponsors SB708?
SB708 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
What is the current status of SB708?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB708?
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