Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 511 — Child abuse or neglect; sex offenders, investigations, reports to law enforcement.

Last action — Governor's recommendation received by House

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

54 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 511 clarify and enhance the procedures for reporting and investigating child abuse and neglect in Virginia. The updates emphasize the importance of timely communication between local departments, law enforcement, and the attorney for the Commonwealth, requiring that information about abuse complaints be shared quickly and thoroughly. Additionally, the bill encourages collaboration through the formation of multidisciplinary teams that include various professionals to better address the needs of affected children and their families, which could improve outcomes for those involved. These changes aim to strengthen the overall response to child abuse cases and facilitate more comprehensive support for vulnerable children.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18100374D HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1503 and 63.2-1506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child abuse or neglect;
511 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 8, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1503 and 63.2-1506 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child abuse or neglect;
---------- Patrons-- Bell, Robert B.
[H 511] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
and Hugo ---------- Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Governor's recommendation received by House

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 9, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2018

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Passed by for the day

  9. Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  10. Constitutional reading dispensed

  11. Read third time and passed House (86-Y 10-N)

  12. Read second time and engrossed

  13. Read first time

  14. Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2

  15. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  16. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100374D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Timothy D. Hugo

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Read third time and passed House

Passed 86 Yea · 10 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 861000
Total 861000
% of votes cast 90%10%0%0%
How each member voted (96)
Member Party Vote
Bourne — Yea
Cole — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hurst — Yea
James — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Keam — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Plum — Nay
Toscano — Nay
Yancey — 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
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Nay
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Nay
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Nay
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Nay
Marcus B. Simon — Nay
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Nay
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Nay
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — 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

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