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HB 400 — Fostering Futures program; established.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 95 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2020. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
6 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Fostering Futures program. Establishes the Fostering Futures program to provide services and support to individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 who were in foster care as a minor and are transitioning to full adulthood and self-sufficiency.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
153 added · 148 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill HB 400 establishes a Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program that is mandated to provide services to children involved in judicial proceedings regarding abuse, neglect, or parental rights restoration. Changes involve clarifications about the program's administration and processes for determining when these services are appropriate, as well as removing previous language about parental rights cases that could complicate the understanding of the program's role. This matters because it streamlines how support is provided to vulnerable children, ensuring they receive necessary advocacy in their legal matters.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 95 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-151, 16.1-228, 16.1-241, and 63.2-100 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 16.1-283.3 and by adding in Chapter 9 of Title 63.2 an article numbered 2, consisting of sections numbered 63.2-917 through 63.2-923, relating to Fostering Futures program.
[H 400] Approved March 3, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
In any case in which the juvenile is alleged to have committed a violent juvenile felony enumerated in subsection C of § 16.1-269.1, and for all charges ancillary thereto, if the attorney for the Commonwealth has given notice as provided in subsection C of § 16.1-269.1, the jurisdiction of the juvenile court shall be limited to conducting a preliminary hearing to determine if there is probable cause to believe that the juvenile committed the act alleged and that the juvenile was 14 years of age or older at the time of the commission of the alleged offense, and any matters related thereto.
Social services also includes adult services pursuant to Article 4 (§ 51.5-144 et seq.) of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 and adult protective services pursuant to Article 5 (§ 51.5-148) of Chapter 14 of Title 51.5 provided by local departments of social services in accordance with regulations and under the supervision of the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
View plain text versions (4)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0095) View text Current html March 03, 2020
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB400ER) View text html February 20, 2020
- Amended Engrossed by House as amended HB400E html February 06, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (HB400) View text html January 02, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 95 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 3, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 25, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB400ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Impact statement from DPB (HB400E)
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20100616D-E
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Engrossed by House as amended HB400E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with amendments (22-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)
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Assigned HWI sub: Social Services
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Impact statement from DPB (HB400)
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Referred from Courts of Justice
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100616D
Sponsors
- Emily M. Jordan · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Jones · Cosponsor
- Mark L. Keam · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Not Voting |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 400 do?
- Fostering Futures program. Establishes the Fostering Futures program to provide services and support to individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 who were in foster care as a minor and are transitioning to full adulthood and self-sufficiency.
- Who sponsors HB 400?
- HB 400 is sponsored by Emily M. Jordan, Michael J. Jones, and Keam, Mark L..
- What is the current status of HB 400?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 400?
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