Abortion; certain requirements prior to performance by a physician. Amending § 54.1-2909; adding § 54.1-2963.1. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1312)

Abortion; procedure when parental consent not given for minors. Amending § 54.1-2969. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1177)

Agency heads; appointment for Boards of Education, Professional and Occupational Regulation and for Health Professions. Amending §§ 2.2-106, 22.1-21, 54.1-301 and 54.1-2504. (Patron-Morgan, HB 776)

Anesthesia; Board of Medicine to regulate administration in physicians' offices. Amending § 54.1-2912.1. (Patron-O'Bannon, HB 213)

Assisted living facilities; assessment by psychologist to determine if resident has serious cognitive impairment prior to placement therein. Amending § 63.1-174. (Patron-Brink, HB 1084)

Attorneys for local governments; salary, recovery of expended costs. Amending § 15.2-1542. (Patron-Stump, HB 847)

Bar, Virginia State; publication of advisory opinions. Amending §§ 30-154 and 54.1-3910. (Patron-Howell, HB 13)

Birth control; distribution of emergency contraceptives. Amending §§ 54.1-3301 and 54.1-3408. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 1263; Barry, SB 623)

Boxing license; suspension due to medical condition or substantial danger to public health or safety of boxer. Adding § 54.1-831.1. (Patron-O'Brien, HB 629)

Business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax; any locality to impose fee on all businesses subject to same licensing provisions. Amending § 58.1-3703. (Patron-Joannou, HB 926)

Business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax; appeals. Amending § 58.1-3703.1. (Patron-Howell, HB 317)

Business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax; exemption for certain receipts of real estate brokers and agents. Amending § 58.1-3732.2. (Patron-Drake, HB 503)

Business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax; exemption for condominium assessments. Amending § 58.1-3703. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 303)

Chiropractic, Board of; created. Amending §§ 8.01-225.1, 8.01-401.2, 8.01-581.18, 13.1-543, 13.1-1102, 38.2-2800, 54.1-2503, 54.1-2900, 54.1-2902, 54.1-2903, 54.1-2904, 54.1-2908, 54.1-2911, 54.1-2912, 54.1-2913.1, 54.1-2929 through 54.1-2932, 54.1-2937, 54.1-2941, 54.1-3513, 65.2-312 and 65.2-603; adding §§ 54.1-2604 through 54.1-2613. (Patron-Purkey, HB 787; Griffith, HB 1360; Lambert, SB 261)

Chiropractors; may continue to provide physical therapy to their patients. Amending § 54.1-2900. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 76)

Conservators of the peace; includes any officer of Criminal Investigations Section of Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Amending §§ 19.2-12, 19.2-13 and 54.1-306. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 179)

Counseling, Board of; duties concerning establishment of requirements for license renewal. Adding § 54.1-3505.1. (Patron-Edwards, SB 53)

Death; pronouncement by certain registered nurses. Amending § 54.1-2972. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 44)

Dental hygienists; Board of Dentistry to adopt regulations to allow for general supervision by dentists. Amending § 54.1-2722. (Patron-Bolling, SB 503)

Dental scholarships; conditional grants, agreement to participate in service to Medicaid recipients upon graduation. Amending §§ 32.1-122.9 and 32.1-122.9:1. (Patron-Rerras, SB 414)

Dentists; temporary license for those providing services in free clinics and community health centers. Amending § 54.1-2715. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1055)

Disabled parking areas; enforcement by private security guards in Henry County. Amending § 46.2-1243. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 708)

Diseases associated with terrorist activities; reporting requirements of physicians and laboratory directors. Amending §§ 32.1-35, 32.1-36, 32.1-38, 32.1-39 and 32.1-42. (Patron-Cox, HB 664)

Drugs; certain unused may be returned to a hospital or nursing home or re-dispensed to indigent. Adding § 54.1-3411.1. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 154)

Funeral directors and embalmers; continuing education requirements. Adding § 54.1-2816.1. (Patron-Thomas, HB 837)

Funeral expenses; allows exemption for poor debtor. Amending §§ 34-26 and 34-28. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 20)

Health insurance; assignment of benefits to chiropractors and physical therapists. Amending § 38.2-3407.13. (Patron-Sears, HB 553)

Health insurance; coverage for chiropractic care. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.14. (Patron-Puller, SB 466)

Health insurance; reimbursement to dietitians and nutritionists. Amending §§ 38.2-3408 and 38.2-4221. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 422)

Health maintenance organizations; net worth of those providing only dental care services. Amending § 38.2-4302. (Patron-Norment, SB 293)

Health regulatory boards; closed meetings authorized for certain disciplinary proceedings. Amending §§ 2.2-3711, 54.1-2400, 54.1-2409 and 54.1-2917. (Patron-Martin, SB 398)

Health regulatory boards; issuance of advisory opinions. Amending §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2505. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 299)

Highway contracts; actions against contractors for violation of environmental laws. Amending § 33.1-191. (Patron-Rust, HB 1248)

Infant formula or nonprescription drugs; prohibited sale by certain itinerant merchants. Amending § 54.1-4300; adding § 54.1-4305. (Patron-Reid, HB 494; Wagner, SB 24)

Insurance agents; authority to act as a business entity. Amending § 38.2-1822. (Patron-Williams, SB 438)

Insurance agents; change of agent of record by policyholder. Amending § 38.2-1812. (Patron-Callahan, HB 199)

Insurance agents; termination of license and contracts. Amending §§ 38.2-1834.1 and 38.2-1869. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1195)

Jury service; exempts nurses. Amending § 8.01-341.1. (Patron-Hawkins, SB 662)

Land surveyor photogrammetrists; licensure. Amending § 54.1-400; adding § 54.1-407.1. (Patron-Bryant, HB 1129)

Medicaid; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study reimbursement of physicians. (Patron-Bryant, HJR 42; Bolling, SJR 38)

Medical treatment of incapacitated persons; includes dental treatment. Amending § 54.1-2970. (Patron-Howell, SB 483)

Medicine, Board of; advisory boards and membership on disciplinary committees and panels. Amending §§ 2.2-4024, 54.1-2400, 54.1-2950.1, 54.1-2956.8 and 54.1-2956.11; adding § 54.1-2409.3. (Patron-O'Bannon, HB 217)

Medicine, Board of; certain data required. Amending § 54.1-2910.1. (Patron-Watkins, SB 59)

Midwifery; exemptions, licensure and practice. Amending § 54.1-2901; adding §§ 54.1-2957.7 through 54.1-2957.12. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 889)

Midwifery; practice, etc. Amending §§ 32.1-147 and 54.1-2901. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 890)

Midwifery; practice, licensure, etc. Amending §§ 32.1-145, 32.1-146, 32.1-147 and 54.1-2901. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 891)

Midwives, direct entry; Board of Health Professions to recommend to General Assembly a regulatory system to establish appropriate degree of regulation therefor. (Patron-Hamilton, HJR 134)

Misoprostol (also known as Cytotec); disclosure of manufacturers' contraindications. Amending § 54.1-3319; adding § 54.1-2971.02. (Patron-Black, HB 1368)

Neighborhood Assistance Plan; donation of nurse services. Amending § 63.1-325. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 179)

Nurses; endorsement of certain who hold a valid license in Canada. Amending §§ 54.1-3001 and 54.1-3018. (Patron-Cox, HB 665)

Nursing Education; Report of Partnership for Nursing and VCU (HJR 664, 2001). (HD 26)

Nursing students; those part-time eligible for scholarships. Amending §§ 23-35.9, 32.1-122.6:01 and 54.1-3011.2. (Patron-Brink, HB 1079)

Nursing workforce information; Board of Nursing may accept donations or grants for purposes of collecting and utilizing. Amending § 54.1-3012.1. (Patron-Brink, HB 1085)

Nursing workforce information; Board of Nursing to make available electronically. Amending §§ 54.1-3005, 54.1-3011 and 54.1-3012.1. (Patron-Bryant, HB 1128)

Ophthalmology, Society of; commending. (Patron-Baskerville, HJR 107)

Pawnbrokers; requires electronic maintenance and filing of daily reports of goods, articles, etc., in Town of Front Royal. Amending § 54.1-4010. (Patron-Athey, HB 375)

Pharmaceuticals; procedure prior to administration. Adding § 54.1-2403.02. (Patron-Devolites, HB 1290)

Pharmacy; changes definition and provides greater flexibility in practice. Amending §§ 54.1-3300, 54.1-3408.01, 54.1-3412 and 54.1-3420.2. (Patron-Morgan, HB 625)

Pharmacy; exception to practice includes dispensing of drugs in an indigent patient program or free clinic. Amending § 54.1-3301. (Patron-Broman, HB 487; Norment, SB 145)

Pharmacy provider panels; service by a pharmacist. Adding § 38.2-3407.10:1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 623)

Physical therapy; practice by nurse practitioners. Amending § 54.1-3482. (Patron-Howell, SB 101)

Physical therapy; referrals by a licensed physician assistant. Amending § 54.1-3482. (Patron-Blevins, SB 651)

Physician assistants; physician shall provide continuous supervision, exemption. Amending § 54.1-2952. (Patron-Tata, HB 687)

Prescription Monitoring Program; established. Amending §§ 2.2-3705 and 54.1-2505; adding §§ 54.1-2519 through 54.1-2525. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 545; Wampler, SB 425)

Prisoners; charging of fees for security, supervision and transportation to and from funeral or graveside service. Amending §§ 53.1-93, 53.1-95.8 and 53.1-109. (Patron-Hurt, HB 1179)

Private security businesses; certain information to be held confidential. Amending § 2.2-3705; adding § 9.1-150.1. (Patron-Rust, HB 1275)

Private security services; certain qualifications required of unarmed security officers or armored car personnel, suspension of license for certain misdemeanor convictions. Amending §§ 9.1-139, 9.1-140, 9.1-145 and 9.1-149. (Patron-Drake, HB 511; Reynolds, SB 71)

Private security services; exempt from licensure of Board for Contractors. Amending § 54.1-1103. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1151)

Private security services; registration requirements for performance of duties for employer. Amending §§ 9.1-139 and 9.1-140. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 403)

Professions and occupations; penalty for second or third conviction of an unlawful act. Amending § 54.1-111. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 180)

Shipbuilding Industry, Economic Incentives to Promote Growth and Competitiveness of; Report of Joint Subcommittee Studying (SJR 351, 2001). (SD 29)

Soil Scientists, Board for Professional; name changed to Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals, definitions. Amending §§ 54.1-300, 54.1-2200 through 54.1-2203, 54.1-2206, 54.1-2207 and 54.1-2208; adding §§ 54.1-2206.1 and 54.1-2206.2. (Patron-Watkins, SB 61)

Substance abuse; minors consent to treatment. Amending § 54.1-2969. (Patron-Rollison, HB 127)

Substance abuse counselors; removes certification language for those persons who meet standards. Amending second enactment of Chapter 460, 2001 Acts. (Patron-Devolites, HB 534)

Surgical assistants; certification, duties concerning inoperative surgical care. Amending § 54.1-2900; adding §§ 54.1-2953.1 and 54.1-2953.2. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 1259)

Tattoo parlors and body piercing salons; definition, regulation. Amending §§ 54.1-700 through 54.1-703 and 54.1-704.1 through 54.1-706. (Patron-Devolites, HB 531)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) programs; urging Department of Medical Assistance Services, et al., to develop a plan to amend admission criteria of nursing facility programs to include persons diagnosed with TBI. (Patron-Broman, HJR 235)

Volunteer services by certain providers of health care; provisions. Amending §§ 54.1-1701, 54.1-2701, 54.1-2901, 54.1-3001, 54.1-3202, 54.1-3301 and 54.1-3801. (Patron-Stump, HB 1318)

Wax technicians; licensing. Amending §§ 54.1-700, 54.1-701, 54.1-703, 54.1-704.1, 54.1-704.2, 54.1-705 and 54.1-706; adding § 54.1-703.1. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 337)

Witnesses; conclusions of treating practitioner shall be admissible as evidence. Amending § 8.01-399. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 703)

Witnesses; use of diagnosis or treatment plan of practitioner shall be admissible as evidence. Amending § 8.01-399. (Patron-Howell, HB 37)