Clinical social workers; patient records, involuntary detention orders.
It became law on Apr 9, 2020.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Apr 9, 2020
What it does
Clinical social workers; patient records; involuntary detention orders. Adds clinical social workers to the list ofeligible providers that includes treating physicians and clinicalpsychologists who can disclose or recommend the withholding of patientrecords, face a malpractice review panel, and provide recommendationson involuntary temporary detention orders.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Where it goes next
It is law in Virginia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.