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VA HB691
VA HB691Transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment; DVS to establish pilot program, report.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment; pilot program. Directs the Department of Veterans Services to establish a pilot program to make electroencephalogram (EEG) combined transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment available for military members, veterans, first responders, law-enforcement officers, and certain agents of federal agencies and family members of the aforementioned individuals. The bill requires the Department to establish regulations for administration of the pilot program. Transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment; pilot program. Directs the Department of Veterans Services to establish a pilot program to make electroencephalogram (EEG) combined transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment available for military members, veterans, first responders, law-enforcement officers, and certain agents of federal agencies and family members of the aforementioned individuals. The bill requires the Department to establish regulations for administration of the pilot program.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Services to establish a pilot program that makes electroencephalogram (EEG) combined transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment available for military members, veterans, first responders, law enforcement officers, certain federal agents, and their family members. The treatment is intended to address substance use disorders, mental illness, sleep disorders, traumatic brain injuries, sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, concussions, and other quality of life issues. The Department is required to choose a location for the pilot program, enter into a contract for the provision of services, and adopt regulations to administer the program, including requirements for peer-to-peer support, specific treatment protocols, and quarterly reporting on the program's outcomes and expenditures.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Michael Feggans (D)*,
Bonita Anthony (D),
Alex Askew (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
Josh Thomas (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Last Action
House Appropriations Committee Hearing (00:00:00 2/28/2024 House Appropriations Committee Room - 1200) (on 02/28/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+HB691 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB691+hil |
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