 | Board of Visitors minutes July 13, 2002 |  |
APPROVAL OF UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors has reviewed a proposed legislative action to amend Section 23.77.3(A) of the Code of Virginia to provide that the Medical Center will be deemed to be a licensed hospital or a licensed health care provider in order for the Medical Center to receive the privileges, immunities, benefits and/or rights afforded licensed hospitals under Virginia law; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors concludes that the proposed changes are prudent and in the best interest of the University;
RESOLVED that the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer is authorized to seek legislation accomplishing the above-described purpose.
------------The second legislative amendment seeks a definition of "hazing" from the General Assembly. At present, hazing is a criminal offense under the Code of Virginia, which requires that offenders be expelled from school. The law, however, makes no distinction among manifestations of hazing, which has raised questions about the proportionality of offenses and the mandatory punishment.
On motion, the Board approved the following resolution:
| Board of Visitors minutes July 13, 2002 | |