Today in the House of Delegate six bills were read a second time today and advanced to third reading.
HB 2167 would establish a Silver Alert program for senior citizens and it would set criteria for when State Police can activate the Silver Alert.
HB 2300 would regulate the use of step therapy protocols by providing a simple and quick process for exceptions to the protocols that the health care provider deems not in the best interest of the patient.
HB 2301 would permit individuals to enter into agreements for direct primary care with an individual or other legal entity authorized to provide primary care services, outside of an insurance plan or outside of the Medicaid or Medicare program and pay for the care.
HB 2347 would allow schools licensed to provide barber, cosmetology and related training to hold theory classes and clinical classes at different locations and prohibits schools from being established in salons, spas, and similar locations.
HB 2348 would eliminate any requirement that class hours of students be consecutive when studying professions regulated by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologist.
HB 2431 would allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendation of the Center for Disease Control.
Three bills were read for the first time and advanced on to second reading.
HB 2404 would keep persons who are convicted of certain criminal offenses from acquiring property from their victims through joint tenancy or inheritance. The bill also creates exceptions.
HB 2447 would rename the Court of Claims of the state as Claims Commission and rename the judges as commissioners.
HB 2465 would modify the requirements that allow a child to witness to testify by closed circuit television.
Committee Meetings Today
Political Subdivisions: 1 p.m. in 215E
Health: 2 p.m. in 215E
Judiciary Sub-Committee on HB 2544: 3 p.m. in 410M
Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment: 3:30 p.m. in 215E
Committee Meetings Tomorrow
Finance: 9 a.m. in 460M
Education: 9 a.m. in 434M
Gov. Org: 9 a.m. in 215E
Judiciary: 9:30 a.m. in 410M
Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security: 1 p.m. in 434M
The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
