HJ 287 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Birth in Color.

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the importance of the "Birth in Color" initiative, which aims to reduce racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves to acknowledge and support existing efforts to improve birth equity for people of color. The resolution is symbolic and does not affect funding, regulations, or specific programs.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an introduced draft to an enrolled, final version, resulting in significant formatting changes and the removal of sponsor names and session headers. The substantive policy content regarding the commendation of Birth in Color for its work on Black maternal health and infertility remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original session header, bill number, introduction date, and list of sponsors (Franklin, Nivar, Price, Rasoul, Boysko).

Added 'ENROLLED' status, final passage dates for the House and Senate, and bill identifier 'HJ287ER'.

Altered text layout and spacing, including breaking long paragraphs into multiple lines and adding extra blank lines throughout the document.

Deleted the decorative horizontal lines (dashes) that separated the title from the body text.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ287ER)

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109469D

lower

0 primary · 4 co-sponsors