| Action Summary | The intent of the proposed action is to promulgate a new regulation to implement an adult comprehensive sickle cell clinic network. During the 2020 General Assembly session, House Bill 907 amended a subsection of §32.1-68 of the Code of Virginia to include language specifying that the voluntary program for the screening of sickle cell disease or sickle cell traits is for adults and children. The bill also includes a subsection of §32.1-68, mandating the Board of Health to adopt regulations to implement an adult comprehensive sickle cell network in Virginia. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [6515] |
| Associated Mandates |
Chapter: 503 (2020)
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 9164 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/27/2021. |
| Name / Title: | Robin Buskey / Policy Analyst, Office of Family Health Services |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | robin.buskey@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)863-7253 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |