New Va. Law Bans Weapons in Hospitals, Giving Legal Force to Security Policies

Spanberger signs law criminalizing bringing guns and other weapons to hospitals

Virginia’s hospitals have long had policies prohibiting weapons, but it was never backed up by law.

Gov. Spanberger signs bills aimed at protecting patients, medical care professionals from violence at hospitals

Governor Spanberger signed legislation Thursday aimed at making Virginia hospitals and medical care facilities safer for patients, their families, nurses, doctors and medical care professionals who serve Virginia, the Governor’s Office announced.

Spanberger signs bills banning weapons in mental health, developmental care facilities

Gov. Spanberger signed legislation prohibiting firearms and other dangerous weapons in medical facilities that provide mental health and developmental services.

New Virginia laws aim to protect healthcare workers and patients from weapons in hospitals

The legislation seeks to ensure a safer environment for healthcare workers and their patients.

New Va. law bans weapons in hospitals, giving legal force to security policies

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday signed a bill aimed at protecting patients and medical professionals from violence at hospitals.