Mental health professional, qualified; broadens definition.
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SB 812 — Mental health professional, qualified; broadens definition.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Broadens the definition of "qualified mental health professional" to include employees and independent contractors of the Department of Corrections who by education and experience are professionally qualified and registered by the Board of Counseling to provide collaborative mental health services. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 36 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 812 clarify the responsibilities of providers licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services regarding child safety. Now, providers must not only protect children from threats but also notify relevant authorities in the child's living or working environment when necessary. These changes enhance safety protocols and ensure that proper support systems are in place for vulnerable individuals, particularly those under 18. This matters because it strengthens the protections available to children and promotes better communication with authorities in potential risky situations.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104502DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2400.1 and 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of qualified mental health professional.
812[S Offered812] JanuaryApproved 12, 2018Be Ait BILLenacted toby amend and reenact §§ 54.1-2400.1 and 54.1-3500 of the CodeGeneral ofAssembly Virginia, relating to definition of qualifiedVirginia: mental health professional.
---------- Patron-- Barker ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House (97-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Read third time
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Passed by temporarily
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Read second time
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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 second time and engrossed
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Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Presented and ordered printed 18104502D
Sponsors
- George L. Barker · 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.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 812 do?
- Broadens the definition of "qualified mental health professional" to include employees and independent contractors of the Department of Corrections who by education and experience are professionally qualified and registered by the Board of Counseling to provide collaborative mental health services. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 812?
- SB 812 is sponsored by Barker, George L..
- What is the current status of SB 812?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.
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