Palliative Care Info. & Ed. Prog. & Palliative Care & Quality of Life Advisory Council; established.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
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- In committee
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- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Feb 18, 2026
What it does
Palliative Care Information and Education Program; Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council established. Directs the Board of Health to include in its regulations a requirement that every hospital, nursing home, and certified nursing facility licensed by the Board (i) establish a system for identifying patients or residents who may benefit from palliative care and (ii) provide information about and facilitate access to appropriate palliative care services for patients or residents experiencing illness, injuries, or conditions that substantially affect quality of life for more than a short period of time. The bill also directs the Department of Health to establish a palliative…
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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Virginia.