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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January 15, 2014 Legislative Update
2014 Virginia General Assembly There are a wide variety of legislative proposals that may impact housing rights and the ability of people with disabilities to live fully integrated lives. The legislature is considering bills that would increase the amount available in the state budget to promote the building of new housing that is wheel chair...
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March 13, 2014 Legislative Update
The legislative session ended on March 8th, and now many bills that passed both houses will go to the Governor for consideration. One of those bills expands the definition of a service animal under state law. State law extends special protections to some kinds of service animals. Previously, that protection was limited to service dogs...
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March 11, 2014 Legislative Update
The mission of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia is, through zealous and effective advocacy and legal representation, to protect and advance legal, human, and civil rights of persons with disabilities; combat and prevent abuse, neglect, and discrimination; and promote independence, choice, and self-determination by persons with disabilities. The 2014 legislative session ended on Saturday,...
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March 4, 2014 Legislative Update
This Saturday is “sine die,” the end of the 2014 legislative session. As a result, the committees are finishing their work early this week, so that any final legislation can be considered by the remaining house and, if necessary, can have sufficient time to have any differences resolved in a conference committee. Many bills are...
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February 27, 2014 Legislative Update
Substitute decision making is before the General Assembly this week. The House approved a Resolution to conduct a study of substitute decision making options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Resolution is before the Senate Committee on Rules on Friday, February 28, 2014. House Joint Resolution 190 (Landes) directs the Secretary of Health...
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February 25, 2014 Legislative Update
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia promotes and protects the rights of all Virginians with disabilities. The dLCV 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 be addressing. Mental Health Bills The...