Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2107 — Public schools; parental review of certain anti-bullying and suicide prevention materials.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 581 (effective 7/1/19)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 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

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 2107 now includes a new chapter that specifically addresses public schools and allows parents to review certain materials related to anti-bullying and suicide prevention. This change emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in their children's education, particularly regarding sensitive topics, which can help ensure that the materials align with their values and the needs of their children.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-207.2:1, relating to public schools;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 581 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-207.2:1, relating to public schools;
[H 2107] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2107] Approved March 18, 2019   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 581 (effective 7/1/19)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 28, 2019

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  9. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  10. Constitutional reading dispensed

  11. Read third time and passed House (86-Y 13-N)

  12. Read second time and engrossed

  13. Read first time

  14. Assigned Education sub: Subcommittee #1

  15. Referred to Committee on Education

  16. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19104206D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (138)

138 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

Passed Senate

Passed 31 Yea · 9 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31900
Total 31900
% of votes cast 78%23%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Nay
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Nay
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Nay
Edwards, John S. — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Nay
Jeremy S. McPike — Nay
L. Louise Lucas — Nay
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Nay
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Education and Health

Passed 13 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13100
Total 13100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea

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Reported from Education

Passed 20 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20100
Total 20100
% of votes cast 95%5%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Keam — Yea
Landes — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Cole — Yea
Helsel — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Collins — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Rodman — Nay
Turpin — Yea
Tyler — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2107?
HB 2107 is sponsored by David E. Yancey, Timothy D. Hugo, R. Steven Landes, James A. "Jay" Leftwich, Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr., Fariss, C. Matthew, Edmunds, James E., II, Cole, Mark L., Byron, Kathy J., and Ransone, Margaret B..
What is the current status of HB 2107?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2019. Enacted.
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