Abortion clinics; requires all to be licensed. Amending §§ 32.1-102.1, 32.1-123, 32.1-125, 32.1-125.1, 32.1-126, 32.1-127, 32.1-129, 32.1-130, 32.1-133, and 32.1-135. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1270 (F))

Adolescent Well Health visit; recognizing importance thereof for health and well-being of adolescents and young adults. (Patron-Amundson, HJR 823 (P); Amundson, HR 41 (F))

Advance medical directives; physician determining patient is incapable of making an informed decision about medical treatment shall have completed a training program in capacity assessments. Amending § 54.1-2982. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2334 (I) See HB2396)

Advance medical directives; revises Health Care Decisions Act to clarify process determining a patient to be incapable of making an informed decision regarding health care. Amending §§ 37.2-801, 37.2-1009, 54.1-2982, 54.1-2983, 54.1-2984, 54.1-2985, 54.1-2986, 54.1-2987 through 54.1-2989, 54.1-2990, 54.1-2991, and 54.1-2992; adding §§ 37.2-805.1, 54.1-2983.1, 54.1-2983.2, 54.1-2983.3, 54.1-2985.1, 54.1-2986.1, and 54.1-2986.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2396 (Chapter 211); Whipple, SB 1142 (Chapter 268))

Alcoholic beverage control; long-term care facility license for assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Amending §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-206, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233. (Patron-Mathieson, HB 1956 (F))

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission; extends sunset until July 1, 2014, and Commission to develop and promote strategies to encourage brain health and reduce cognitive decline. Amending § 2.2-720. (Patron-Merricks, HB 1617 (Chapter 51); Northam, SB 1109 (Chapter 553))

Application for social or health services; for purposes of qualifying for any program shall not include any income or resources of a person whose relationship to applicant is not recognized by laws of State. Amending §§ 32.1-12 and 63.2-217. (Patron-Englin, HB 2375 (F))

Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, Board for; regulation of lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting. Amending §§ 54.1-500, 54.1-500.1, 54.1-501, 54.1-503, 54.1-512, 54.1-516, and 54.1-517. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2432 (Chapter 819))

Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, Board for; required certified home inspection include evaluation of home’s heating and cooling systems, etc. Amending § 54.1-500. (Patron-Vogel, SB 716 (CD))

Assisted living facility staff; requirement of work experience for administrators and medication aides. Amending §§ 54.1-3042 and 54.1-3102. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1543 (F))

Autopsy reports; release to mental health facilities. Amending § 32.1-283. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 822 (F))

Betterment loans; established, eligibility therefor to repair or replace failing onsite sewage systems. Amending §§ 32.1-163 and 32.1-166.6; adding § 32.1-164.1:2. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 2646 (Chapter 829))

Bioscience and technology-related development; Economic Development Partnership to promote, Research Commercialization Fund not to be used for conducting research on cells or tissues from induced abortions, etc. Amending §§ 2.2-2233.1, 2.2-2238, 2.2-2515, and 2.2-2516. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2444 (F))

Birth control; definition. Amending § 54.1-2900. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2338 (F))

Birth control prescriptions; pharmacist who refuses to fill ensure patient is treated in a nonjudgmental manner. Amending § 54.1-3401; adding §§ 54.1-3411.2 and 54.1-3433.1. (Patron-Englin, HB 2373 (F))

Cancer research; joint subcommittee to study benefits to State of appropriating additional funds therefor. (Patron-Martin, SJR 292 (F))

Certificate of public need; applications for increase in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment beds in response to Request for Applications only. Amending § 32.1-102.3:2. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2451 (I) See HB1598)

Certificate of public need; Commissioner of Health to accept and approve request to amend conditions of those issued. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1605 (Chapter 394))

Certificate of public need; Department of Corrections exempt from definition of medical care facility for purposes thereof. Amending § 32.1-102.1. (Patron-Dance, HB 1768 (Chapter 67))

Certificate of public need; exempts therefrom requirements up to 10 beds for delivery of inpatient psychiatric services in a critical access hospital. Amending § 32.1-102.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1467 (F))

Certificate of public need; increases maximum amount for fees for an application therefor. Amending § 32.1-102.2. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1334 (F))

Certificate of public need; plan of correction for failure to meet conditions. Amending § 32.1-102.4. (Patron-McClellan, HB 1981 (I) See HB1598; Watkins, SB 1162 (Chapter 711))

Certificate of public need; replaces existing criteria for determining need and method of filing. Amending §§ 32.1-102.1, 32.1-102.1:1, 32.1-102.2, 32.1-102.2:1, 32.1-102.3, 32.1-102.3:1, 32.1-102.3:2, 32.1-102.3:5, 32.1-102.4, 32.1-102.6, 32.1-102.10, 32.1-102.12, 32.1-122.06, and 32.1-276.5. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1598 (Chapter 175))

Chronic diseases; Joint Commission on Health Care to study opportunities for early identification and preventive care. (Patron-Houck, SJR 325 (P))

Cigarette tax rate; funding education and Medicaid. Amending § 58.1-1001. (Patron-Englin, HB 2379 (F))

Copies of medical bills and charges; no cost to patient up to three times every 12 months. Amending § 8.01-413. (Patron-McDougle, SB 1154 (Chapter 270))

Criminal convictions; notification to certain individuals of availability of physical evidence suitable for DNA testing, report. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1391 (Chapter 172))

Dangerous dog; court may order owner to pay to any person injured costs of medical care. Amending § 3.2-6540. (Patron-Athey, HB 2321 (I) See HB2364)

Dangerous or vicious dog; court may order owner to pay restitution for damages to any person injured or whose companion animal was injured or killed thereby. Amending § 3.2-6540. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2364 (Chapter 377))

Death certificates; disclosure to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Amending § 32.1-271. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 927 (Chapter 505))

Disabled prisoners; those terminally ill or permanently and totally disabled may petition Parole Board for conditional release. Amending § 53.1-40.01. (Patron-Barker, SB 1235 (F))

Disposal of dead body; prohibited, increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony. Amending § 18.2-323.01. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2189 (F))

Donor Registry and Public Awareness Fund; changes name of Transplant Council Education Fund thereto, etc. Amending §§ 32.1-292.2, 32.1-297.1, 46.2-342, and 58.1-344.3. (Patron-Howell, SB 949 (Chapter 834))

DUI blood test refusal; if person refuses, Executive Secretary of Supreme Court shall make form available on Internet. Amending § 18.2-268.3. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2303 (Chapter 239))

Emergency medical services provider; procedure upon receipt of complaint. Adding § 32.1-111.5:1. (Patron-Abbitt, HB 2625 (F))

Emergency response plans; ensuring victims’ rights. Amending §§ 22.1-279.8, 23-9.2:9, 32.1-111.3, 32.1-111.11, 44-146.18, and 44-146.19. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2612 (Chapter 222); Howell, SB 1150 (Chapter 269))

Estate tax; reinstates federal credit amount so State would receive payments from those deaths on or after July 1, 2009. Amending §§ 32.1-127, 58.1-901, 58.1-902, 58.1-905, and 58.1-912; adding § 58.1-901.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 1895 (F))

Every Woman’s Life Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund; established. Amending § 58.1-344.3; adding §§ 32.1-368 and 32.1-369. (Patron-Vanderhye, HB 2200 (Chapter 26); Whipple, SB 1144 (Chapter 521))

Exposure to communicable diseases; if any first responders becomes exposed to another’s body fluids that may transmit HIV or hepatitis, person shall be deemed to have consented to testing for those viruses. Amending §§ 32.1-45.1 and 32.1-116.3. (Patron-Northam, SB 1107 (Chapter 552))

Fetal deaths; when occurs without medical attendance, mother or someone acting on her behalf, must report within 24 hours. Amending § 32.1-264. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 962 (F))

Funerals and burials; designation of persons authorized to make decisions. Amending §§ 2.2-713, 32.1-288, 32.1-301, 54.1-2800, 54.1-2807, 54.1-2825, and 57-27.3; adding §§ 54.1-2807.2 and 54.1-2807.3. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1484 (CD); Armstrong, HB 1909 (F))

Health, Board of; adds two members. Amending § 32.1-5. (Patron-Barker, SB 1236 (Chapter 128))

Health care providers; expands list of expressions of sympathy that are not admissible in medical malpractice actions and wrongful death actions brought against. Amending §§ 8.01-52.1 and 8.01-581.20:1. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2057 (Chapter 414))

Health, Department of; extends sunset provision for issuance of certificates of free sale to certain manufacturers. Amending third enactment of Chapter 10, 2008 Sp. II Acts. (Patron-Newman, SB 1286 (F))

Health, Department of; relieves Department of its responsibility of certain reports to Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. Amending § 3.2-206. (Patron-Ticer, SB 871 (Chapter 585))

Health insurance; coverage for length of hospital inpatient stay for mother and newborn after childbirth. Amending § 38.2-3414.1. (Patron-Tyler, HB 2521 (F))

Health insurance; mandated coverage for telehealth services. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2191 (F); Wampler, SB 1458 (F))

Health insurance, basic; increasing availability thereof in State. Amending §§ 32.1-102.4, 38.2-4214, and 38.2-4319; adding §§ 38.2-3406.1, 38.2-3406.2, and 38.2-3541.1. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2024 (Chapter 796))

Health insurance, basic; increasing availability thereof in State. Amending §§ 32.1-102.4 and 38.2-4214; adding §§ 38.2-3406.1 and 38.2-3406.2. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1411 (Chapter 877))

Health insurance credits; all retired employees of local school divisions to receive. Amending §§ 51.1-1400 and 51.1-1401. (Patron-McEachin, SB 674 (CD); McEachin, SB 1327 (F))

Health insurance plan; insurance mandate for policies of accident and health insurance shall also apply thereto plans for state employees. Amending § 2.2-2818; adding § 2.2-2818.2. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1351 (Chapter 317))

Health Professions, Department of; may release information for determining shortage designations and to qualified personnel if pertinent to research, etc., provided confidentiality is executed. Amending §§ 54.1-2506.1 and 54.1-3012.1. (Patron-Tyler, HB 2405 (Chapter 382))

Hospital emergency departments; ability to access electronic health records. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 247 (CD))

Hospital emergency rooms; Crime Commission to study issues of public safety. (Patron-Stolle, SJR 358 (P))

Hospital-Emergency Treatment Reimbursement Fund; established. Adding §§ 32.1-127.4, 38.2-6300 through 38.2-6303, and 40.1-29.1. (Patron-Purkey, HB 364 (CD))

Income tax, state; deduction for donations to health care sharing organizations. Amending § 58.1-322. (Patron-Byron, HB 1513 (CD))

Income tax, state; deduction for licensed medical caregivers. Amending § 58.1-322. (Patron-Watts, HB 1049 (CD))

Income tax, state; in-home health care tax credit. Adding § 58.1-339.12. (Patron-Watts, HB 2195 (F))

Indigent Health Care Trust Fund; repealed. Amending § 32.1-351.1; repealing §§ 32.1-332 through 32.1-342. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1448 (Chapter 578))

Individuals with life-threatening conditions; Joint Commission on Health Care to study ways to ensure that they receive care they need, regardless of resources. (Patron-Barker, SJR 339 (F))

Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in all indoor restaurants and bar and lounge areas in State, civil penalty. Amending §§ 15.2-2800, 15.2-2801, 15.2-2804, 15.2-2805, and 15.2-2806; adding §§ 32.1-370 through 32.1-377. (Patron-Englin, HB 1692 (I) See HB1703; Saslaw, SB 1160 (I) See SB1105)

Indoor Clean Air Act; prohibits smoking in certain public buildings, restaurants, etc., exceptions. Amending § 18.2-511.1; adding §§ 15.2-2820 through 15.2-2833; repealing §§ 15.2-2800 through 15.2-2810. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1703 (Chapter 153); Northam, SB 1105 (Chapter 154))

Infectious disease; deemed consent for testing for HIV or hepatitis B or C when exposed to body fluids if firefighter or emergency medical technician is involved. Amending § 32.1-45.1. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2141 (Chapter 96))

Infectious disease; eliminates requirement that a law-enforcement officer give notice that a person shall be deemed to have consented to testing and disclosure of test results for HIV and hepatitis B or C when officer is exposed to body fluids. Amending § 32.1-45.1. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1034 (I) See SB1107; McDougle, SB 1152 (I) See SB1107)

Infectious disease; establishes deemed consent to test for HIV and hepatitis B and C and release test results related to in certain cases. Amending §§ 32.1-45.1 and 32.1-116.3. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2449 (Chapter 478))

Influenza vaccination; requires Board of Health to develop and issue guidelines for administration to minors by a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, etc. Amending § 54.1-3408; adding § 32.1-46.02. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2447 (Chapter 110))

Informed consent; ultrasound required before performing abortion to determine gestation age. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Byron, HB 2579 (F))

Juveniles; expands collection of DNA to include that of any age 14 or older whose delinquency charges are deferred and dismissed. Amending § 16.1-299.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 2503 (F))

License plates, special; issuance for supporters of Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital Foundation and National D-Day Memorial Foundation. Repealing Chapters 432 and 634, 2008 Acts. (Patron-Landes, HB 1586 (I) See HB2534)

Medicaid; joint subcommittee to study reducing costs by increasing efficiencies and reducing fraud. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HJR 719 (F))

Medical advisory committees and consultants; privileged communications. Amending § 8.01-581.17. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 382 (CD))

Medical assistance plan; Department of Medical Assistance Services to contract with Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services for mental health services. Amending § 32.1-325. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 510 (CD))

Medical examiner’s investigation; examination of body. Amending § 32.1-283. (Patron-Deeds, SB 354 (CD))

Medical information; protection by adding definition of personal information. Amending §§ 18.2-186.6 and 32.1-127.1:03. (Patron-Barker, SB 1229 (F))

Medical records; fees for copying. Amending § 8.01-413. (Patron-Griffith, HB 551 (CD))

Medicine, Board of; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to conduct follow-up review of effectiveness thereof in regulating practice of medicine. (Patron-Puller, SJR 276 (F))

Mental health professionals in public schools; commending. (Patron-Amundson, HJR 903 (P))

Mental Retardation Medicaid Waiver and Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities and Support Medicaid Waiver; elimination of waiting lists. (Patron-Barker, SB 1501 (Chapter 303))

Mental Retardation Medicaid Waiver and Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities and Support Medicaid Waiver; Governor to develop a plan to eliminate urgent care waiting lists, report. (Patron-Cox, HB 2674 (Chapter 228))

Mobile camps for railroad employees; establishes standards for rooms at terminals and headquarters, etc., provided by a railroad company for employees and contractors. Adding §§ 32.1-211.1, 32.1-211.2, 32.1-211.3, and 56-129.2. (Patron-Lucas, SB 807 (F))

Mold inspectors and remediators; licensure thereof by Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors. Amending §§ 54.1-300, 54.1-500, 54.1-500.1, 54.1-501, and 54.1-516; adding §§ 54.1-517.3, 54.1-517.4, and 54.1-517.5. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 2032 (Chapter 358))

Natural health care providers; clarifies individual not licensed, registered, etc., may provide health care services to consumer regarding use of natural foods, etc. Adding §§ 54.1-2415, 54.1-2416, and 54.1-2417. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1744 (F))

Notification of family member; disclosure of information regarding a patient’s location and general condition thereof. Amending §§ 32.1-127.1:03 and 37.2-804.2. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1432 (I) See SB1077)

Notification of family member in commitment process; disclosure of information regarding a patient’s location and general condition. Amending §§ 32.1-127.1:03 and 37.2-804.2. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2461 (Chapter 651); Howell, SB 1077 (Chapter 606))

Nursing facility beds; Health Commissioner to issue Request for Applications in Planning District 9. (Patron-Houck, SB 672 (CD))

Nursing home beds; Health Commissioner may accept applications and issue certificates of public need. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1532 (CD))

Nursing homes; authorization and acceptance of certain certificate of public need applications, funding incentives from existing funds to effect Green House demonstration in Planning District 8. (Patron-Vogel, SB 1263 (F))

Nursing homes; report quarterly to Department of Health direct care service hours provided by certified nursing assistants, etc., based on payroll information reported to IRS. Amending § 32.1-127. (Patron-Watts, HB 2193 (F))

Onsite sewage system; Board of Health shall establish procedures for requiring a survey plat as part of an application for a permit therefor. Amending § 32.1-164. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2188 (Chapter 747))

Onsite treatment works; designs therefor include a report by professional soil scientist. Amending § 32.1-163.6. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2148 (Chapter 97))

Onsite treatment works; provides specific requirements therefor designed by professional engineers. Amending § 32.1-163.6. (Patron-Orrock, HB 2551 (Chapter 220); Quayle, SB 1468 (Chapter 296))

Organ and tissue donation; funeral homes receiving a body following organ or tissue donation and providing embalming, etc., shall be immune from liability. Adding § 54.1-2818.4. (Patron-Massie, HB 2258 (Chapter 811))

Patient level data system; reporting requirement. Amending § 32.1-276.6. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2462 (Chapter 652))

Pharmacy contracts; establishes requirements for audit procedures and claims review process. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3407.9:04. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 1650 (F))

Posting of charity care policies; requires all hospitals to post information related thereto. Adding § 32.1-137.01. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2458 (Chapter 425))

Preborn human beings; constitutional right to enjoyment of life from moment of fertilization. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1639 (F))

Prescription donation; clarifies hospitals and clinics may redispense donation medications to indigent. Amending § 54.1-3411.1. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2482 (Chapter 114))

Pressure sores; requires nursing homes, certified nursing facilities, etc., to report data on occurrence thereof among patients. Amending §§ 32.1-127 and 63.2-1732. (Patron-Bell, HB 2395 (F))

Prisoners; medical and psychiatric benefits. Adding § 53.1-40.11. (Patron-Puller, SB 138 (CD))

Private residential wells; regulations shall include minimum storage capacity and yield requirements. Amending § 32.1-176.4. (Patron-Poindexter, HB 2270 (Chapter 105))

Public schools; abortion services prohibited. Adding § 22.1-7.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1538 (CD))

Residential onsite sewage systems; replacement or modification thereof to include nitrogen removal capabilities. Amending §§ 10.1-2132 and 32.1-164. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1509 (Chapter 695))

Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalties. Amending § 18.2-511.1; adding §§ 32.1-73.8 through 32.1-73.16; repealing §§ 15.2-2800 through 15.2-2810. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2067 (I) See HB1703)

Smoke Free Air Act; smoking in public places, civil penalties. Amending § 18.2-511.1; adding §§ 32.1-73.8 through 32.1-73.17; repealing §§ 15.2-2800 through 15.2-2810. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 1704 (I) See HB1703; Whipple, SB 1057 (I) See SB1105)

Statewide Healthcare Workforce Authority; created, report. Amending §§ 32.1-122.7 and 32.1-122.21; adding § 32.1-122.7:1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2142 (F))

Successor corporations; asbestos-related liability. Adding § 13.1-721.2. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1762 (F); Puller, SB 1493 (F))

Surgeon General, State; established. Adding § 32.1-22.1. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SB 1437 (F))

Surgeon General, State; Joint Commission on Health Care to study feasibility and value of establishing. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SJR 316 (F))

Tobacco Settlement Foundation; changes name to Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth. Amending §§ 2.2-2696, 2.2-2905, 32.1-354, 32.1-355, 32.1-356, and 32.1-359 through 32.1-361.1. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2456 (Chapter 424); Northam, SB 1112 (Chapter 554))

Unborn child pain information; requires doctors to offer to anesthetize fetus prior to abortion. Amending § 18.2-76. (Patron-Cline, HB 2634 (F))

Virginia Network for Geospatial Health Research Authority; created, report. Amending § 2.2-2905; adding §§ 32.1-368 through 32.1-377. (Patron-Barker, SB 1497 (F))

Wells; issuance of an express geothermal permit for construction thereof. Amending § 32.1-176.4. (Patron-Petersen, SB 1128 (Chapter 710))

Wells, private; requires site plan, but not survey plat, to be included in an application for permit to construct. Amending §§ 32.1-176.3 and 32.1-176.5. (Patron-Lewis, HB 1681 (Chapter 59))

Workers’ compensation; establishes limitations period in which a public safety employee may bring a compensation claim thereunder for certain occupational diseases. Amending § 65.2-406. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2252 (F))

Workers’ compensation; infectious disease presumption for wastewater systems employees. Amending § 65.2-402.1. (Patron-Pogge, HB 1749 (F))