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VA HB833
VA HB833Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.
summary
Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/14/2024
02/14/2024
Crossed Over
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Passed
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Dead
Vetoed
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation; possession or consumption of authorized substances. 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 only 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 legally authorized substances. 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 possessed or consumed legally authorized substances. 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 (3)
Last Action
House sustained Governor's veto (on 04/17/2024)
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?241+sum+HB833 | 01/10/2024 |
| Governor's veto explanation | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+amd+HB833AG | 03/09/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB833ER) | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+oth+HB833FER122+PDF | 02/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB833ER+hil | 02/22/2024 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offe | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+oth+HB833F122+PDF | 01/17/2024 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB833+hil | 01/10/2024 |
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