HB 2335 Virginia House of Delegates · 2021 Regular Session

Medical mandates; each adult has a fundamental right to be free from mandates.

Summary
Fundamental right to be free from medical mandates.Declares that, except as otherwise provided by law, each adult hasa fundamental right to be free from medical mandates of the Commonwealthor any locality, private employer, health care entity or provider,or provider of public accommodations. The bill defines "medical mandate" as any affirmative requirement by the Commonwealth or any locality, private employer, health care entity or provider, or providerof public accommodations for an individual to undergo or participatein a health-related test, procedure, tracking or monitoring program,or bodily insertion or injection of any drug or the wearing of anymedical equipment or apparel. The bill provides that it shall beno less a medical mandate for such entities to condition an individual'sreceipt of otherwise ordinary services, benefits, or employment uponthe performance or acquiescence of undergoing or participating ina health-related test, procedure, tracking or monitoring program,or bodily insertion or injection of any drug or the wearing of any medical equipment or apparel. The bill sets out exceptions, includingprotocols in health care facilities and food handling operationsand valid orders of quarantine or isolation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 22, 2021 Last action Jan 28, 2021
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Jan 22, 2021
Committee
Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Jan 22, 2021
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 21102206D
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