Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HB1918 Compare Versions

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3		-	~~ENROLLED~~
	3	+	HOUSE SUBSTITUTE
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5		-	~~VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER~~
	5	+	25105832D
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7		-	An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 23, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-73.28, relating to Women's Menstrual Health Program established; information collection; provision of education and resources.
	7	+	HOUSE BILL NO. 1918
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9		-	~~[H 1918]~~
	9	+	AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
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11		-	Approved
	11	+	(Proposed by the House Committee on Appropriations
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	13	+	on ______________)
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	15	+	(Patron Prior to SubstituteDelegate LeVere Bolling)
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	17	+	A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 23, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-73.28, relating to Women's Menstrual Health Program established; information collection; provision of education and resources.
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13	21		Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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15	23		1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 32.1 an article numbered 23, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-73.28, as follows:
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17	25		Article 23.
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19	27		Women's Menstrual Health Program.
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21	29		32.1-73.28. Women's Menstrual Health Program.
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23	31		A. For the purposes of this section:
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25	33		"Endometriosis" means a systemic disease generally occurring in menstruating individuals, which may also occur in premenarchal and postmenopausal individuals.
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27	35		"Menstrual disorder" means any menstruation-related disorder or menstruation-related condition and includes endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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29	37		B. The Commissioner shall establish within the Department the Women's Menstrual Health Program to identify and assist patients who have displayed symptoms related to menstrual disorders.
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31	39		C. The Department shall, in accordance with evidence-based industry best practices, guidelines, and screening tools, as recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or another nationally recognized body as may be designated by the Commissioner:
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33	41		1. Provide education and training to health care providers, hospital staff who encounter patients in emergency situations, and the public concerning menstrual health, menstrual health screening, and menstrual health care; and
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35	43		2. Provide information and resources on the Department's website for health care providers and patients, which shall include:
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37	45		a. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for health care providers for the screening, referral, treatment, and follow-up care of patients who have displayed symptoms related to menstrual disorders; and
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39	47		b. Educational materials for health care providers and the public concerning menstrual disorders.