Viral hepatitis; certain awareness program required. (HB1474)
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Viral hepatitis; certain awareness program. Requires the State Health Commissioner to establish and administer a viral hepatitis awareness program for the purpose of distributing information to Virginians who are at risk for exposure to viral hepatitis, with emphasis on the risks of viral hepatitis C (HCV) exposure and infection with HCV among Virginia's veterans. The State Health Commissioner is required to provide information by electronic means on the etiology, prevention, and effects of, as well as treatment and testing for, HCV and other viral hepatitis strains, with particular emphasis on veterans and infection with HCV. Upon request, hard copies of the information must be made available. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/19/2006 | Presented and ordered printed 062042264 |
| 01/19/2006 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/24/2006 | Fiscal impact statement from DPB (HB1474) |
| 01/26/2006 | Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with substitute (21-Y 1-N) |
| 01/26/2006 | Committee substitute printed 064777264-H1 |
| 01/26/2006 | Referred to Committee on Appropriations |
| 01/27/2006 | Assigned App. sub: Health and Human Resources (Hamilton) |
| 02/08/2006 | Stricken from docket by Appropriations |