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VA SB1214

VA SB1214
Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of substances.


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
02/06/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation; possession or use of marijuana. Provides that a child shall not be considered an abused or neglected child, and no person shall be denied custody or visitation of a child, based solely on the fact that the child's parent or other person responsible for his care, or the person petitioning for custody or visitation of the child, possessed or consumed marijuana in accordance with applicable law. The bill directs the Board of Social Services to amend its regulations, guidance documents, and other instructional materials to ensure that such regulations, documents, and materials comply with, and that investigations and family assessments are conducted by local departments of social services in accordance with, the provisions of the bill. Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation; possession or use of marijuana. Provides that a child shall not be considered an abused or neglected child, and no person shall be denied custody or visitation of a child, based solely on the fact that the child's parent or other person responsible for his care, or the person petitioning for custody or visitation of the child, possessed or consumed marijuana in accordance with applicable law. The bill directs the Board of Social Services to amend its regulations, guidance documents, and other instructional materials to ensure that such regulations, documents, and materials comply with, and that investigations and family assessments are conducted by local departments of social services in accordance with, the provisions of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill provides that a child shall not be considered an abused or neglected child, and no person shall be denied custody or visitation of a child, based solely on the fact that the child's parent or other person responsible for their care, or the person petitioning for custody or visitation, possessed or consumed marijuana in accordance with applicable law. The bill directs the Board of Social Services to amend its regulations, guidance documents, and other instructional materials to ensure compliance with these provisions and that investigations and family assessments by local departments of social services are conducted accordingly.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Courts of Justice (on 02/22/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
  • ‐ Family Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1214 01/10/2023
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee substitute printed 2310 https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1214FS1122+PDF 02/08/2023
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1214S1+hil 02/03/2023
Amendment(s) for SB1214 for S-Rehabilitation and Social Services https://committees.lis.virginia.gov/pdfs/drafts/23104975A.pdf 01/27/2023
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1214F122+PDF 01/18/2023
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1214+hil 01/10/2023
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