Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB721 — Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program; established, report.

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  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 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill establishes a Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program and mandates a report.

The bill creates a pilot program to monitor maternal health and requires a report on its findings. This initiative aims to gather data to improve maternal health outcomes.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: What this means for you: Healthcare providers may have access to better data and resources to improve maternal health care practices.

Summary

Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program; established, report.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 32.1-78.1, 32.1-78.2.

  • 32.1-78.1

    As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:

    Inserts “As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    "Eligible participant" means a patient who is (i) a recipient of medical assistance services

    Inserts “"Eligible participant" means a patient who is (i) a recipient of medical assistance services”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    (ii) a member of the participating managed care organization

    Inserts “(ii) a member of the participating managed care organization”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    and

    Inserts “and”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    (iii) pregnant.

    Inserts “(iii) pregnant.”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    "Health care provider" means an obstetrician or maternal fetal medicine physician who is licensed in the Commonwealth and caring for an eligible patient during pregnancy.

    Inserts “"Health care provider" means an obstetrician or maternal fetal medicine physician who is licensed in the Commonwealth and caring for an eligible patient during pregnancy.”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    "Participating managed care organization" means the managed care organization selected by the Department to administer the

    Inserts “"Participating managed care organization" means the managed care organization selected by the Department to administer the”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    ilot

    Inserts “ilot”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    rogram.

    Inserts “rogram.”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    "Pilot

    Inserts “"Pilot”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    rogram" means the Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program

    Inserts “rogram" means the Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    established

    Inserts “established”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    pursuant to

    Inserts “pursuant to”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    this article

    Inserts “this article”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    .

    Inserts “.”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    "

    Inserts “"”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    Technology vendor" means the technology company selected by the Department to contract with the participating managed care organization in administering the

    Inserts “Technology vendor" means the technology company selected by the Department to contract with the participating managed care organization in administering the”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    ilot

    Inserts “ilot”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    rogram

    Inserts “rogram”.

  • 32.1-78.1

    .

    Inserts “.”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    A.

    Inserts “A.”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    For fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the

    Inserts “For fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    Maternal Health Monitoring P

    Inserts “Maternal Health Monitoring P”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    ilot

    Inserts “ilot”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    rogram is established within the Department to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes.

    Inserts “rogram is established within the Department to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes.”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    B.

    Inserts “B.”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    The Department shall select a managed care organization and technology vendor to administer the

    Inserts “The Department shall select a managed care organization and technology vendor to administer the”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    ilot

    Inserts “ilot”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    P

    Inserts “P”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    rogram

    Inserts “rogram”.

  • 32.1-78.2

    in a manner determined by the Department. For the purpose of administering the

    Inserts “in a manner determined by the Department. For the purpose of administering the”.

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB721)

  3. S Committee substitute printed 26107023D-S1

  4. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  5. S Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  6. S Senate subcommittee offered

  7. S Assigned Education sub: Health

  8. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  9. S Presented and ordered printed 26102835D

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 Finance and Appropriations

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13002
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Not Voting
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Not Voting
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 — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

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

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB721 do?
Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program; established, report.
Who sponsors SB721?
SB721 is sponsored by Jennifer D. Carroll Foy.
What is the current status of SB721?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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