Gene Murphy Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

(a) In general. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that any veteran who receives health care under the laws administered by the Secretary may request a second opinion after the receipt of such care and the Secretary, upon such request, shall provide to the veteran—

(1) a referral to another health care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(2) a referral to a non-Department provider in the community, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code.

(b) Costs. All costs associated with providing a second opinion under subsection (a) shall be borne by the Department.