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2013 SESSION

13102501D
SENATE BILL NO. 1080
Offered January 9, 2013
Prefiled January 9, 2013
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 29 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-2910.4, relating to ultrasound imaging.
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Patrons-- Favola and Northam
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 29 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-2910.4 as follows:

§ 54.1-2910.4. Ultrasound imaging; no requirement to receive for nonmedical reasons.

No law or regulation of the Commonwealth or administrative action of an agent of the Commonwealth shall require that a person receive ultrasound imaging for nonmedical reasons or ultrasound imaging that is not medically indicated as a condition of receiving a medical procedure.