1/29/2026


(SB398)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

COMMERCE AND LABOR [REJECTED]

1. Line 36, introduced, after chapter

strike

, [the comma]

COMMERCE AND LABOR [REJECTED]

2. Line 37, introduced, after kin

insert

against a participating hospital or physician shall be referred to the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission for the purposes of determining whether the cause of action satisfies the requirements of this chapter, pursuant to ยงย 8.01-273.1. A civil action arising out of or related to a birth-related neurological injury, brought by an infant or his personal representative, parents, dependents, or next of kin

COMMERCE AND LABOR [REJECTED]

3. Line 40, introduced, after if

insert

a

COMMERCE AND LABOR [REJECTED]

4. Line 190, introduced, after Reasonable

insert

and medically necessary

COMMERCE AND LABOR [REJECTED]

5. Line 192, introduced, after Reasonable

insert

and medically necessary