Written Informed Consent Act

IntroducedAugust 1, 2025

Introduced10 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Why This Matters

This bill directs the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) to expand a written informed consent policy originally for long-term opioid therapy. The update would apply the consent requirement to antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics.

Who this affects

Veterans · VA medical staff

What changes is this bill making?

1Directs the VA Secretary to revise VHA (Veterans Health Administration) Directive 1005, issued May 13, 2020
2Extends written informed consent rules from long-term opioid therapy to antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics
3Requires veterans to receive clear information and give written approval before starting any of these medications
4Applies consent requirements across all VA health care facilities under the VHA

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