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SB 194

Electronic death reg. system; requiring certain applicants for licensure to complete training.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angelia Graves

Virginia bill establishes electronic death registration system and mandates training for certain license applicants to modernize vital records and enforce competency standards.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0016)
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Bill Summary · SB 194

Legislative bill overview

SB 194 establishes an electronic death registration system in Virginia and requires certain applicants for professional licensure to complete specialized training. The bill modernizes Virginia's death reporting infrastructure while creating new training prerequisites for specific licensing categories.

Why is this important

Electronic death registration systems improve public health data collection, streamline administrative processes for funeral homes and medical examiners, and reduce paperwork delays. Training requirements for licensure applicants ensure minimum competency standards in their respective fields, though implementation costs and timeline may affect licensing boards and applicants.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and Implementation: The fiscal impact statement suggests expenses for developing/maintaining electronic systems and training program development that may burden state agencies or be passed to applicants through higher licensing fees
  • Scope Ambiguity: The bill summary doesn't specify which licensure applicants must complete training, raising questions about whether requirements apply broadly or narrowly across professions
  • Training Standards: Unclear whether the bill defines training curriculum, duration, and delivery methods, or leaves these details to regulatory agencies, potentially creating inconsistent standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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