Marriage and family therapy; clarifies definition, adds appraisal.
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HB 1383 — Marriage and family therapy; clarifies definition, adds appraisal.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Defines "marriage and family therapy" as the "appraisal and treatment" of cognitive, affective, or behavioral mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems through the application of therapeutic and family systems theories and techniques and delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families, singularly or in groups, for the purpose of treating such disorders. Under current law, "marriage and family therapy" is defined as the "assessment and treatment" of such disorders.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 31 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill HB 1383 adds specific language to define "marriage and family therapy" more clearly. It emphasizes that the practice involves assessing and treating mental and emotional disorders within family contexts, whether for individuals, couples, or groups. These changes are significant because they ensure that effective therapy practices and standards are clearly communicated, which could enhance the quality of mental health services provided to families in Virginia.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104401DVIRGINIA HOUSEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia, relating to marriage and family therapy;
1383 Offered January 12, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia, relating to marriage and family therapy;
----------[H Patron--1383] RodmanApproved ---------- Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
"Practice of marriage and family therapy" means the assessmentappraisalassessment appraisal and treatment of cognitive, affective, or behavioral mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems through the application of therapeutic and family systems theories and techniques, which shall include assessment, treatment, and referral activities.
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 6, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Read third time
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Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House (95-Y 2-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Presented and ordered printed 18104401D
Sponsors
- Debra H. Rodman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Debra H. Rodman
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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 95 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Carter | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Gooditis | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| Hurst | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Rodman | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Ayala | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Fariss | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Jones, J.C. | — | Yea |
| Jones, S.C. | — | Yea |
| Marshall | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Nay |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Nay |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Turpin | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | 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 |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth R. Guzman | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Garrett McGuire | — | 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 D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Joshua E. Thomas | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | 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 |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1383 do?
- Defines "marriage and family therapy" as the "appraisal and treatment" of cognitive, affective, or behavioral mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems through the application of therapeutic and family systems theories and techniques and delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families, singularly or in groups, for the purpose of treating such disorders. Under current law, "marriage and family therapy" is defined as the "assessment and treatment" of such disorders.
- Who sponsors HB 1383?
- HB 1383 is sponsored by Debra H. Rodman.
- What is the current status of HB 1383?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1383?
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