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SB 301 — Medically underserved areas; transporting patients to 24-hour urgent care facilities.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 930 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Medically underserved areas; emergency medical services; medical care facilities. Requires the Board of Health to develop regulations for when emergency medical services agencies in medically underserved areas as defined by the Board may transport patients to 24-hour urgent care facilities or appropriate medical care facilities other than hospitals. The regulations shall include provisions for what constitutes a medically underserved area, cases appropriate for transferring a patient to a medical facility other than a hospital, and other information deemed relevant by the Board.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
13 added · 11 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 301 has added specific reference to the 2021 legislative session and clarified that it pertains to emergency medical services transporting patients in medically underserved areas to 24-hour urgent care facilities. This change emphasizes the bill's ongoing relevance and signals a commitment to improving healthcare access for communities in need. By defining how and when patients may be transferred to alternative medical facilities, the bill aims to ensure that individuals receive timely care, which can ultimately save lives.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 930 An Act to direct the Board of Health to develop regulations related to the transport of patients to 24-hour urgent care facilities by emergency medical services agencies in medically underserved areas.
[S 301] Approved April 9, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 930 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (SB301ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (22-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned HWI sub: Health
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB301S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20106436D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Impact statement from DPB (SB301S1)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20106436D-S1
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Reported from Education and Health with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Education sub: Health
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Impact statement from DPB (SB301)
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100781D
Sponsors
- Jr. William M. Stanley · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Chase, Amanda F. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Not Voting |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 301 do?
- Medically underserved areas; emergency medical services; medical care facilities. Requires the Board of Health to develop regulations for when emergency medical services agencies in medically underserved areas as defined by the Board may transport patients to 24-hour urgent care facilities or appropriate medical care facilities other than hospitals. The regulations shall include provisions for what constitutes a medically underserved area, cases appropriate for transferring a patient to a medical facility other than a hospital, and other information deemed relevant by the Board.
- Who sponsors SB 301?
- SB 301 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 301?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2020. Enacted.
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