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VA SB1214
VA SB1214Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of substances.
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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
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
Official Document
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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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