SB 708 VA
Physicians; informed consent, disclosure of certain info. prior to hysterectomy or oophorectomy.
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Summary
Virginia Senate Bill 708 would require physicians to disclose certain information to patients prior to performing hysterectomy or oophorectomy procedures. The bill would establish informed consent requirements for these surgical procedures by mandating that physicians provide specific information to patients before proceeding.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2971.2, relating to physicians; informed consent; disclosure of certain information prior to hysterectomy or oophorectomy.
Sponsor (1)
- Richard H. Stuart Republican · primary
Action history (5)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105536D · upper
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education and Health · upper
- Feb 6, 2026 Assigned Education sub: Health Professions · upper
- Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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