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VA SB485
VA SB485Children's Ombudsman, Office of the; study extending oversight to include committed juveniles.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Commission on Youth; work group to study extending oversight of Office of the Children's Ombudsman to include committed juveniles; report. Directs the Virginia Commission on Youth, in coordination with the Office of the Children's Ombudsman, to convene a work group of relevant stakeholders to study the changes necessary to extend the purview of the Office of the Children's Ombudsman to include juveniles who are committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice. The bill requires the work group to submit to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2026, a report of its findings and any recommendations for any legislative and organizational changes needed to implement such extension of oversight. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Commission on Youth.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Virginia Commission on Youth, working with the Office of the Children's Ombudsman, to create a special group to study how to expand the Ombudsman's oversight to include young people who are committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice, meaning those placed in the care of this state agency. This work group will include various stakeholders like representatives from the Department of Juvenile Justice, court officials, legal professionals, and advocacy groups, and it will examine what changes are needed, including potential new laws or staffing, to achieve this expansion of oversight. The group must then report its findings and suggestions to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB485 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB485) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093196.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB485/text/SB485 |
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