The disAbility law Center of Virginia is monitoring issues of interest to the disability community in the Virginia legislature during the session that began last week. We are available to educate policy makers about the potential impact of legislative proposals. Please let us know of any legislative proposals or budget issues that you think we...
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January 15, 2015 – Training center bills
The session has begun! We are monitoring legislation that will affect the ability of the state to comply with its settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. One such bill is HB 1614 (Campbell) that would require the state to keep both Southeastern Virginia Training Center and Southwestern Virginia Training Center open. Another bill, HB...
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January 13, 2015 – Seclusion and restraint in public schools
The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins tomorrow. This is a “short” session, meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 45 days, rather than the 60 days of the “long” session. We will be monitoring and supporting legislation that requires the state Department of Education to develop regulations concerning the use of...
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January 12, 2015 – Voting Rights
The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins this Wednesday at noon. All bills being considered will first be heard in committee or subcommittee. If you are interested in a particular bill, click on the link below or visit http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/virginiaLegislature for more information about that bill. The disAbility law Center of Virginia will be monitoring developments...
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January 9, 2015 – Children’s Mental Health
The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins at noon on January 14, 2015. This is a “short” session, meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 45 days, rather than the 60 days of the “long” session. The disAbility law Center of Virginia will be monitoring developments in the legislature that may be...
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January 8, 2015 – Observation Status
When the Virginia General Assembly convenes next week, it will consider a bill that will require hospitals to notify an individual when they are on “observation status” only and have not been formally admitted to a hospital. The hospital practice of “observation” wreaks havoc with individual’s insurance coverage and often results in high personal expenses...
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January 7, 2015 Legislative Update
2015 Virginia General Assembly The disAbility law Center of Virginia will be monitoring developments in the legislature that may be of interest to people with disabilities. We are available to educate policy makers about the potential impact of legislative proposals. Please let us know of any legislative proposals or budget issues that you think we...
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January 6, 2015 Legislative Update
2015 Virginia General Assembly The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins at noon on January 14, 2015. This is a “short” session, meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 45 days, rather than the 60 days of the “long” session. We expect to see legislation concerning the use of restraints in public...
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February 5, 2014 Legislative Highlights
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia promotes and protects the rights of all Virginians with disabilities. The dLCV is a private nonprofit organization. We may educate policymakers about the impact of proposed legislation. Contact us at info@dLCV.org or at 1-800-552-3962 if there is a policy matter of concern to you that you feel we should...
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January 21, 2014 – Legislative Highlights
The Senate subcommittee on mental health will reconvene Wednesday morning to consider bills that may change the length of time someone can be held under an emergency custody order or under a temporary detention order. The subcommittee meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. Please note that the General Assembly rarely cancels meeting due to weather...