Virginia § 8.01-226.4 - Civil immunity for hospice volunteers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-226.4 — Civil immunity for hospice volunteers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-226.4. Civil immunity for hospice volunteers
Any individual who, in good faith, without compensation, and in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct, renders care to a terminally ill patient pursuant to a hospice program whose sole purpose is to provide care and treatment to terminally ill patients and whose services are equally available to all members of the community, shall not be liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions resulting from the rendering of such care.
1994, c. 738.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-226.4
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-226.4 cover?
Section 8.01-226.4 ("Civil immunity for hospice volunteers") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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