Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; filing of claims.

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Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund; board of directors; plan of operation; filing of claims; awards and coverage for expenses or services. Makes various changes to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund. The bill provides that a civil action arising out of or related to a birth-related neurological injury against a participating hospital or physician shall be referred to the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. Und…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

Who it affects

Parent / guardian

Provides a mechanism for compensation for birth-related neurological injuries, potentially covering expenses and services for affected children and their families.

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Parent / guardiandirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Provides a mechanism for compensation for birth-related neurological injuries, potentially covering expenses and services for affected children and their families.
“Makes various changes to the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund.”· Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund
“awards and coverage for expenses or services.”· Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund

What the Bill Does

Modifies the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program and Fund.
Establishes a process for referring civil actions related to birth-related neurological injuries to the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.
Specifies awards and coverage for expenses or services related to such injuries.

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