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2022 SESSION

22103639D
HOUSE BILL NO. 388
Offered January 12, 2022
Prefiled January 11, 2022
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 37.2 a section numbered 37.2-714.1, relating to state facilities; video visitation.
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Patrons-- Willett and Helmer
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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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 7 of Title 37.2 a section numbered 37.2-714.1 as follows:

§ 37.2-714.1. State facilities; video visitation.

The director of every state facility shall establish a process by which individuals receiving services at the state facility are able to receive virtual visits with audio and video components from any person designated by the individual receiving services or his legally authorized representative.