Bill > HB2617

This bill establishes the Commission on Women's Health as a permanent legislative body within the Virginia state government, consisting of 15 members: 10 legislative members (6 from the House of Delegates and 4 from the Senate) and 5 nonlegislative citizen members with expertise in women's or maternal health. The Commission's primary purpose is to study and make recommendations on various women's health issues, including maternal health, mental health, reproductive care, chronic conditions, and health outcomes. Members will serve two-year terms, with legislative members' terms coinciding with their elected office terms. The Commission will have the power to conduct public hearings, engage stakeholders, examine social determinants of health, identify healthcare access barriers, and develop policy recommendations for the General Assembly. The chair will submit an annual executive summary of the Commission's activities to the General Assembly and Governor by December 1st each year. The bill includes provisions for member compensation, meeting procedures, and administrative support from legislative offices and state agencies. Notably, the Commission's continued existence depends on receiving funding through the state appropriation act, with the potential for dissolution if funding is not secured.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2617