Child abuse; VSCC to study laws & policies governing investigation. (HJ122)

Introduced By

Del. David Reid (D-Loudoun)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Study; laws and policies governing investigation of child abuse; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study the laws and policies governing the reporting, investigation, and tracking of cases of alleged child abuse in the Commonwealth. The study also requests that the Commission identify any advantages or disadvantages of requiring local police departments or the Virginia State Police to investigate every complaint of alleged child abuse and that the Commission make recommendations to increase the quality and effectiveness of child protective services and investigations into alleged cases of child abuse. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2018Committee
01/10/2018Presented and ordered printed 18104365D
01/10/2018Referred to Committee on Rules
01/19/2018Assigned Rules sub: Subcommittee #1
02/01/2018Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 2-N)
02/13/2018Left in Rules