Teledentistry. Defines "teledentistry," establishes requirements for the practice of teledentistry, establishes requirements for the taking of dental scans for use in teledentistry by dental scan technicians, and clarifies requirements related to the use of digital work orders for dental appliances in the practice of teledentistry. The bill also requires the Board of Dentistry to review all applications for renewal of a license to identify those applicants who deliver dental services through teledentistry and report such information annually by October 1 to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions, the Senate Committee on Education and Health, and the Joint Commission on Health Care. This bill was incorporated into SB 122.
Sponsored bills
Provision of abortion; ultrasound requirement. Eliminates the requirement that a pregnant woman seeking to obtain an abortion undergo a fetal transabdominal ultrasound at least 24 hours prior to obtaining an abortion, or at least two hours prior to obtaining an abortion if the pregnant woman lives at least 100 miles from the facility where the abortion is to be performed. This bill was incorporated into SB 733.
Constitutional amendment (first resolution);qualifications of voters and the right to vote. Establishes thatthe only qualifications to vote in the Commonwealth are United States citizenship, being at least 18 years of age, residency in the Commonwealth,and registration to vote in accordance with the requirements setout in the Constitution of Virginia. The amendment further providesthat any person who meets those qualifications has the right to voteand that such right cannot be abridged by law. The bill removes fromcurrent constitutional qualifications to vote not having been convictedof a felony and not having been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent.
Celebrating the life of Alan Arnold Diamonstein.
Commending the Washington Nationals.
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act;Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; disclosure of specialflood hazard area to prospective purchaser or renter. Requiresthe owner of residential real property who has actual knowledge thatthe property is located in one or more special flood hazard areasto provide a written disclosure when selling the property. Undercurrent law, the owner is required to advise the buyer to exercisedue diligence prior to purchasing the property. The bill also requires landlords who have actual knowledge that the residential dwellingunit is on property that is located in a special flood hazard areato disclose that information to the prospective tenant. If a tenantis not provided such disclosure within 60 days of discovery that the residential dwelling unit is on property that is located in a specialflood hazard area, he may terminate the lease. This bill is a recommendationof the Virginia Housing Commission.
Absentee voting; no excuse required. Permits any registered voter to vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he is qualified to vote. The bill removes the current list of statutory reasons under which a person may be entitled to vote by absentee ballot and removes references to those reasons from other sections of the Code. This bill was incorporated into SB 111.
2020 Session operating resolution.
Establishing the Rules of the Senate.
Providing for a Joint Assembly.