VirginiaMedical Conscience Protection Act; established.
What it does
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.
More detail
The bill also provides a private right of action for any party harmed by violations of the bill.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 5Left in Health and Human ServicesLatest
- Jan 30Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 28Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2605)
- Jan 21Assigned sub: Health ProfessionsMinor
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on Health and Human ServicesMinor
- Jan 13Presented and ordered printed 25103888DIntroduced