Adoption assistance; children with special needs.
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HB 2215 — Adoption assistance; children with special needs.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 199 (effective 7/1/17)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Moves the requirement that a child be a citizen or legal resident of the United States from the definition of "child with special needs" to the eligibility criteria for the adoptive parents of such child to receive adoption assistance. The bill modifies the exception to the eligibility requirement that efforts be made to place the child in an adoptive home without the provision of adoption assistance to include consideration of the child's best interest due to factors such as the child's development of significant emotional ties with his foster parents while in their care, provided that the foster parents wish to adopt the child. Under current law, the exception is limited to situations in which the child has developed emotional ties with his foster parents and the foster parents wish to adopt the child. The bill modifies other requirements for a child with special needs to receive certain types of adoption assistance and for a child who is between the ages of 18 and 21 to receive adoption assistance. The bill also provides that a representative of the Department of Social Services shall negotiate all adoption assistance agreements with both existing and prospective adoptive parents on behalf of local departments of social services.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
18 added · 18 removedPlain-language change summary
The new version of Bill HB 2215 adds clarification about the criteria for children who may receive special services payments during the adoption process. It emphasizes children who have been in foster care for a year and have formed strong emotional connections with their foster parents. This change is important because it supports foster children in finding stability and permanence through adoption, ensuring they receive necessary services when transitioning to a forever home.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 199 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1300 through 63.2-1303 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adoption assistance for children with special needs.
[H 2215] Approved February 23, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0199) View text Current html February 23, 2017
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2215ER) View text html February 16, 2017
- Prefiled House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101365D html January 11, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 199 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 24, 2017
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/17/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Read third time
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Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101365D
Sponsors
- R. Steven Landes · Cosponsor
- David J. Toscano · Primary
- John J. Bell · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- David J. Toscano
Co-sponsors (2)
- R. Steven Landes
- Bell, John J.
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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Albo | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Dudenhefer | — | Yea |
| Farrell | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| LeMunyon | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Villanueva | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Yea |
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Marshall, D.W. | — | Yea |
| Marshall, R.G. | — | Yea |
| Miller | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Greason | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Hester | — | Yea |
| Holcomb | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Lingamfelter | — | Yea |
| Loupassi | — | Yea |
| Massie | — | Yea |
| Minchew | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Morris | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| O'Bannon | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Yost | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2215 do?
- Moves the requirement that a child be a citizen or legal resident of the United States from the definition of "child with special needs" to the eligibility criteria for the adoptive parents of such child to receive adoption assistance. The bill modifies the exception to the eligibility requirement that efforts be made to place the child in an adoptive home without the provision of adoption assistance to include consideration of the child's best interest due to factors such as the child's development of significant emotional ties with his foster parents while in their care, provided that the foster parents wish to adopt the child. Under current law, the exception is limited to situations in which the child has developed emotional ties with his foster parents and the foster parents wish to adopt the child. The bill modifies other requirements for a child with special needs to receive certain types of adoption assistance and for a child who is between the ages of 18 and 21 to receive adoption assistance. The bill also provides that a representative of the Department of Social Services shall negotiate all adoption assistance agreements with both existing and prospective adoptive parents on behalf of local departments of social services.
- Who sponsors HB 2215?
- HB 2215 is sponsored by R. Steven Landes, David J. Toscano, and Bell, John J..
- What is the current status of HB 2215?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 2215?
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