Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 981 — Charity health care services; liability protection for administrators.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 57 (effective 7/1/17)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that persons who administer, organize, arrange, or promote the rendering of services to patients of certain clinics shall not be liable to patients of such clinics for any civil damages for any act or omission resulting from the rendering of such services unless the act or omission was the result of such persons' or the clinic's gross negligence or willful misconduct. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 981 adds a new chapter that clarifies protections for healthcare providers who offer free services at clinics for low-income individuals or the uninsured. This change is significant because it ensures that these providers cannot be sued for civil damages, as long as their actions don’t involve gross negligence or willful misconduct. This encourages more healthcare professionals to volunteer their services at such clinics, helping to improve access to essential health care for vulnerable populations.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-106 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charity health care services;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 57 An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-106 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charity health care services;
[S 981] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 981] Approved February 20, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 57 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 22, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/15/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)

  8. Read third time

  9. Read second time

  10. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  11. Read first time

  12. Placed on Calendar

  13. Printed as engrossed 17101302D-E

  14. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB981E

  15. Amendment by Senator Stanley agreed to

  16. Reading of amendment waived

  17. Passed by for the day

  18. Read second time and engrossed

  19. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  20. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101302D

Sponsors

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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.

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Votes

Passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 97000
Total 97000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Cole — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Plum — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Greason — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Minchew — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Yost — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 981 do?
Provides that persons who administer, organize, arrange, or promote the rendering of services to patients of certain clinics shall not be liable to patients of such clinics for any civil damages for any act or omission resulting from the rendering of such services unless the act or omission was the result of such persons' or the clinic's gross negligence or willful misconduct. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 981?
SB 981 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr..
What is the current status of SB 981?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2017. Enacted.
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