Lyme disease; certain treatment of a patient. (HB1284)
Introduced By
Del. Randy Minchew (R-Leesburg) with support from co-patron Del. Dave LaRock (R-Loudoun)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Treatment of a patient for Lyme disease. Provides that when a patient elects treatment in accordance with a clinical practice guideline maintained by the National Guideline Clearinghouse for the treatment of Lyme or tick-borne disease and has been informed of the risks and benefits of such treatment, no health care provider shall be the subject of an investigation or hearing by the Board of Medicine for such treatment, absent gross negligence or willful misconduct. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/20/2016 | Committee |
| 01/20/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16104533D |
| 01/20/2016 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/02/2016 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket |
| 02/05/2016 | Impact statement from VDH (HB1284) |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions |