2025 Regular SessionVirginia Legislature

HB2131: Practice of medicine; advertising of prescription drugs or devices.

Legislative Summary

Professions and occupations; practice of medicine; advertising of prescription drugs or devices. Excludes prescription drugs or devices, as such terms are defined in relevant law, from the definition of "commercial appliances or remedies," as such term relates to the practice of medicine and other healing arts, and provides that the sale of such prescription drugs or devices shall not be prevented or prohibited. Current law provides that the advertising or sale of commercial appliances or remedies shall not be prevented or prohibited.

Demographic Impact

Overall analysis of equity impact

80% Positive
Medium ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓

Unlock Full Demographic Insights

Go beyond the overall score.

Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.

Enable full analysis features for your organization.

Contact Sales to Learn More

Or email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.

Bill History

1/7/2025
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25101141D
House of Delegates
1/7/2025
Referred to Committee on General Laws
House of Delegates
1/21/2025
Referred from General Laws and referred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)
House of Delegates
1/22/2025
Assigned sub: Health Professions
House of Delegates
1/26/2025
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2131)
House of Delegates
1/30/2025
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
House of Delegates
2/5/2025
Left in Health and Human Services
House of Delegates

Roll Call Votes

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
1/30/2025
5
Yea
3
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/7/2025)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Health and Human Services(House of Delegates)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Paul Milde
Paul Milde
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/7/202524.8 KB
Fiscal Note/Analysis
Fiscal Note/Analysis1/26/2025128.2 KB