Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 417 — Community health worker; VDH to approve one or more entities to certify workers in the Commonwealth.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Requires the Department of Health to approve one or more entities to certify community health workers in the Commonwealth and prohibits a person from using or assuming the title of certified community health worker unless he is certified by an entity approved by the Department.

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What changed in the latest version

32 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 417 introduced the concept of "certified community health workers," establishing a formal process for certification by entities approved by the Department of Health. This change clarifies the qualifications needed for individuals to carry the title of certified community health worker, ensuring they are recognized professionals who can effectively support community health efforts. This is important because it sets standards for training and accountability, which can enhance the quality of health services provided to diverse populations.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18103736D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18105859D SENATE BILL NO.
417 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 9, 2018 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-92.3, relating to community health workers;
417 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health on January 25, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Barker) A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 32.1 a section numbered 32.1-92.3, relating to community health workers;
---------- Patron-- Barker ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
As used in this section, "community health worker" means an individual who (i) applies his unique understanding of the experience, language, and culture of the populations he serves to promote healthy living and to help people take greater control over their health and lives and (ii) is trained to work in a variety of community settings, partnering in the delivery of health and human services to carry out one or more of the following roles:
As used in this section:
"Certified community health worker" means a community health worker who has been certified by an entity approved by the Department in accordance with subsection C.
"Community health worker" means an individual who (i) applies his unique understanding of the experience, language, and culture of the populations he serves to promote healthy living and to help people take greater control over their health and lives and (ii) is trained to work in a variety of community settings, partnering in the delivery of health and human services to carry out one or more of the following roles:
No person shall use or assume the title "community health worker" unless he is certified by an entity approved by the Department in accordance with subsection C.
No person shall use or assume the title "certified community health worker" unless he is certified by an entity approved by the Department in accordance with subsection C.
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Action History

  1. Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions

  2. Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3

  3. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  4. Read first time

  5. Placed on Calendar

  6. Passed by for the day

  7. Passed by for the day

  8. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB417S1

  9. Committee substitute agreed to 18105859D-S1

  10. Reading of substitute waived

  11. Read second time

  12. Assigned Education sub: Health

  13. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  14. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103736D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 417 do?
Requires the Department of Health to approve one or more entities to certify community health workers in the Commonwealth and prohibits a person from using or assuming the title of certified community health worker unless he is certified by an entity approved by the Department.
Who sponsors SB 417?
SB 417 is sponsored by Barker, George L..
What is the current status of SB 417?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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