Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2605: Medical Conscience Protection Act; established.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2605 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Conscience Protection Act; established. Primary sponsor: Lee Ware (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Medical Conscience Protection Act established. Establishes the right of a health care professional not to participate in any medical procedure or service that violates such health care professional's conscience, as those terms and conditions are defined in the bill. The bill provides protections for health care professionals who disclose violations of the bill or report violations of laws or ethical guidelines for the safe provision of any medical procedure or service. The bill also provides a private right of action for any party harmed by violations of the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ware | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Mark L. Earley, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Health and Human Services
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2605)
- Assigned sub: Health Professions
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Presented and ordered printed 25103888D