Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund; funding for sexual assault services. (HB408)
Introduced By
Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Centreville)
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Description
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund; funding for sexual assault services. Adds payments to sexual assault service providers and hospitals for the purpose of providing salaries and equipment for sexual assault nurse examiners and pediatric forensic nurses to the list of purposes for which funds from the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund may be used and requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to prioritize funding to sexual assault service providers and hospitals that provide sexual assault nurse examiner services and pediatric forensic nurse services in rural and underserved communities when making funds available for such purpose. The bill also increases the amount apportioned to the Fund from the fixed-fee assessment for misdemeanors and traffic infractions tried in district court. Read the Bill »
Status
01/11/2022: Awaiting a Vote in the General Laws Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2022 | Committee |
| 01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102681D |
| 01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/21/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB408) |
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