Lee Ware
- Republican
- Delegate
- District 72
Primary
Medical Conscience Protection Act established. Establishes the right of a health care professional not to participate in any medical procedure or service that violates such health care professional's conscience, as those terms and conditions are defined in the bill. The bill provides protections for health care professionals who disclose violations of the bill or report violations of laws or ethical guidelines for the safe provision of any medical procedure or service. The bill also provides a private right of action for any party harmed by violations of the bill.
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 21, consisting of sections numbered 32.1-376 through 32.1-380, relating to the Medical Conscience Protection Act established.
Left in Health and Human Services
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2605)
Assigned sub: Health Professions
Presented and ordered printed 25103888D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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| Introduced | HTML PDF |
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| Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2605) |
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