Communication with individuals with certain disabilities; Dept. of CJS to establish protocol. (HB174)
Introduced By
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station) with support from co-patrons Del. Dickie Bell (R-Staunton), Del. Emily Brewer (R-Suffolk), Del. Chris Collins (R-Winchester), Del. Gordon Helsel (R-Poquoson), and Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Department of Criminal Justice Services; protocols for communication with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities. Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish protocols for communication by law-enforcement personnel with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/22/2017 | Committee |
| 12/22/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101919D |
| 12/22/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/17/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB174) |
| 01/19/2018 | Referred from Courts of Justice |
| 01/19/2018 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/23/2018 | Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/25/2018 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 1-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia is monitoring this and other legislation seeking to add to or expand training offered to or required of certified law enforcement personnel in Virginia. Given the number of these proposals and concerns expressed by many about competencies of law enforcement with respect to recognizing and addressing implicit bias, and interacting with people of different cultures, races and abilities, it may well be time for JLARC or the Crime Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the training required of certified law enforcement officers in Virginia.