VA SB1235 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB1235
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Engrossed on February 1 2021 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2021-02-08 - Continued to Special Session 1 in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Status: Engrossed on February 1 2021 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2021-02-08 - Continued to Special Session 1 in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
Department of Health; certain communication prohibited. Prohibits any person employed by or who has entered into a contract to provide services on behalf of the Department of Health or a local department of health from initiating communication regarding the following matters with a minor on behalf of the Department or local department of health without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian or person serving in loco parentis: family living and community relationships; the benefits, challenges, responsibilities, and value of marriage for men, women, children, and communities; the value of family relationships; abstinence education; the value of postponing sexual activity; the benefits of adoption as a positive choice in the event of an unwanted pregnancy; human sexuality; human reproduction; the prevention of human trafficking; dating violence, the characteristics of abusive relationships, steps to take to deter sexual assault, the availability of counseling and legal resources, and, in the event of such sexual assault, the importance of immediate medical attention and advice, as well as the requirements of the law; the etiology, prevention, and effects of sexually transmitted diseases; and mental health education and awareness. The bill clarifies that its provisions do not apply to school nurses, physicians, or Department employees or agents who are inquiring about medical conditions, outbreaks, pandemics, or any other declared state of emergency relating to a communicable disease or public health threat. Department of Health; certain communication prohibited. Prohibits any person employed by or who has entered into a contract to provide services on behalf of the Department of Health or a local department of health from initiating communication regarding the following matters with a minor on behalf of the Department or local department of health without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian or person serving in loco parentis: family living and community relationships; the benefits, challenges, responsibilities, and value of marriage for men, women, children, and communities; the value of family relationships; abstinence education; the value of postponing sexual activity; the benefits of adoption as a positive choice in the event of an unwanted pregnancy; human sexuality; human reproduction; the prevention of human trafficking; dating violence, the characteristics of abusive relationships, steps to take to deter sexual assault, the availability of counseling and legal resources, and, in the event of such sexual assault, the importance of immediate medical attention and advice, as well as the requirements of the law; the etiology, prevention, and effects of sexually transmitted diseases; and mental health education and awareness. The bill clarifies that its provisions do not apply to school nurses, physicians, or Department employees or agents who are inquiring about medical conditions, outbreaks, pandemics, or any other declared state of emergency relating to a communicable disease or public health threat.
Title
Health, Department of; certain communication prohibited.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2021-02-03 - Senate - Senate: Passed Senate (20-Y 19-N) (Y: 20 N: 19 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-02-03 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N) (Y: 38 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2021-02-03 - Senate - Senate: Engrossment reconsidered by Senate (39-Y 0-N) (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-01-29 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (35-Y 0-N) (Y: 35 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2021-01-28 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Education and Health with amendments (8-Y 6-N) (Y: 8 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-02-03 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N) (Y: 38 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2021-02-03 - Senate - Senate: Engrossment reconsidered by Senate (39-Y 0-N) (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-01-29 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (35-Y 0-N) (Y: 35 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2021-01-28 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Education and Health with amendments (8-Y 6-N) (Y: 8 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-08 | House | Continued to Special Session 1 in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote |
| 2021-02-05 | House | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 2021-02-05 | House | Read first time |
| 2021-02-05 | House | Placed on Calendar |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Passed Senate (20-Y 19-N) |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N) |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Printed as reengrossed 21101145D-E2 |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Reengrossed by Senate as amended SB1235E2 |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Amendment #2 by Senator Peake agreed to |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Reading of amendment waived |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Amendment #1 by Senator Peake withdrawn |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Passed by temporarily |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Reading of amendment waived |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Engrossment reconsidered by Senate (39-Y 0-N) |
| 2021-02-02 | Senate | Passed by for the day |
| 2021-02-01 | Senate | Printed as engrossed 21101145D-E |
| 2021-02-01 | Senate | Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1235E |
| 2021-02-01 | Senate | Committee amendments agreed to |
| 2021-02-01 | Senate | Reading of amendments waived |
| 2021-02-01 | Senate | Read second time |
| 2021-01-29 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (35-Y 0-N) |
| 2021-01-28 | Senate | Reported from Education and Health with amendments (8-Y 6-N) |
| 2021-01-22 | Senate | Assigned Education sub: Health |
| 2021-01-11 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
| 2021-01-11 | Senate | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101145D |
Same As/Similar To
SB1235 (Carry Over) 2021-02-08 - Continued to Special Session 1 in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote
