Veterans, certain; alternative treatment options.
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HB 541 — Veterans, certain; alternative treatment options.
Last action — Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House of Delegates
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Directs the Department of Veterans Services to consider the efficacy of alternative treatments available for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder and report its findings and conclusions to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health. The bill defines "alternative treatment" as a therapeutic service that (i) is not part of the standard of medical care established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for treating traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder but has been shown by at least one scientific or medical peer-reviewed study to have some positive effect on traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder and (ii) is provided at the direction and under the supervision of an individual licensed by the Board of Medicine, Nursing, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
21 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised bill introduces a requirement for the Department to evaluate and consider the effectiveness of alternative treatments for veterans with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD before moving forward with contracting those services. This change emphasizes a more research-driven approach to ensure that only effective alternative treatments are provided. This matters because it could lead to better outcomes for veterans by ensuring that they receive therapies that have been demonstrated to be beneficial.
541 OfferedHouse JanuaryAmendments 10,in 2018[ Prefiled] January-- 8,February 12, 2018 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-2001.1:1, relating to alternative treatment options for certain veterans.
---------- Patrons--Patron Freitas,Prior Carrollto Foy,Engrossment--Delegate AyalaFreitas ---------- Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Bell,Institutions John---------- J.;Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Senator:
Cosgrove ---------- Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
The Department shall [ enter into contracts with one or more providers to provide alternative treatment options for veterans who have been certified by the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States Armed Forces as having a traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder.disorder consider the efficacy of alternative treatments available for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder and report its findings and conclusions to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2018 ] .
View plain text versions (2)
- Engrossed House: Printed as engrossed 18100200D-E Current html February 12, 2018
- Prefiled House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100200D html January 08, 2018
Action History
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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 BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 18100200D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB541E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Assigned App. sub: Public Safety
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100200D
Sponsors
- Jennifer Carroll Foy · Cosponsor
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr. · Cosponsor
- John J. Bell · Cosponsor
- Hala S. Ayala · Cosponsor
- Nicholas J. Freitas · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (4)
- Jennifer Carroll Foy
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr.
- Bell, John J.
- Ayala, Hala S.
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landes | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Jones, S.C. | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| James | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Rodman | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 541 do?
- Directs the Department of Veterans Services to consider the efficacy of alternative treatments available for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder and report its findings and conclusions to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health. The bill defines "alternative treatment" as a therapeutic service that (i) is not part of the standard of medical care established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for treating traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder but has been shown by at least one scientific or medical peer-reviewed study to have some positive effect on traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder and (ii) is provided at the direction and under the supervision of an individual licensed by the Board of Medicine, Nursing, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
- Who sponsors HB 541?
- HB 541 is sponsored by Jennifer Carroll Foy, Cosgrove, John A., Jr., Bell, John J., Ayala, Hala S., and Freitas, Nicholas J..
- What is the current status of HB 541?
- This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” 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.
- Where can I track HB 541?
- Track HB 541 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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