SB 36

  • Virginia Senate Bill
  • 2026 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Nov 19, 2025
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.

Abstract

Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.

A BILL to amend and reenact ยง 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.

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Nov 19, 2025

Senate

Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101391D

Senate

Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

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