Law-Enforcement Assistance Program; DCJS to develop a peer-counseling program. (HB1379)
Introduced By
Del. Joseph Yost (R-Blacksburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Department of Criminal Justice Services; Law Enforcement Assistance Program. Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to develop a peer-counseling program to provide services, in the event of the death of or tragedy involving a law-enforcement officer in the course of his duties, to requesting immediate family members of the officer or to any other requesting law-enforcement officer. The program must include a training course for any law-enforcement officer who volunteers as a peer counselor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/10/2012 | Committee |
| 12/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100099D |
| 12/10/2012 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/11/2013 | Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process |
| 01/22/2013 | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 0-N) |
| 01/23/2013 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1379) |
| 01/24/2013 | Reported from General Laws with amendment (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/24/2013 | Referred to Committee on Appropriations |
| 01/28/2013 | Assigned App. sub: Public Safety |
| 01/31/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Appropriations |