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SB 1074

Youth Health Protection Act; established, civil penalty.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Peake

Virginia's SB 1074 establishes youth health regulations with civil penalties; indefinitely postponed by committee after division on merits.

Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 6-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 1074

Legislative bill overview

SB 1074, the Youth Health Protection Act, appears to establish new regulations affecting youth health with associated civil penalties for violations. The bill was prefiled in January 2025 and referred to the Education and Health Committee, where it was passed indefinitely on January 23, 2025 (effectively killing it for the current session).

Why is this important

Bills addressing "youth health protection" typically impact minors' access to medical services, parental involvement requirements, or health education standards. The outcome—an indefinite postponement vote of 9-6—suggests significant committee disagreement about the bill's provisions, indicating contentious policy territory.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "health protection": The vague title leaves unclear whether this addresses mental health services, reproductive health, vaccination requirements, gender-affirming care, or other medical domains
  • Parental rights vs. minor autonomy: Youth health bills often pit parental notification/consent requirements against adolescent privacy and independent medical decision-making
  • Civil penalty enforcement: Who faces penalties (providers, parents, schools, youth themselves?) and what constitutes violations would likely generate debate

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

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