Substance abuse counselors; barrier crimes, exception. (HB2117)

Introduced By

Del. Sally Hudson (D-Charlottesville) with support from co-patrons Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), and Del. Irene Shin (D-Herndon)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Substance abuse counselors; barrier crimes; exception. Allows persons with convictions for possession of a controlled substance to work at adult substance abuse or adult mental health treatment programs. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102484D
01/10/2023Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
01/13/2023Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #2
01/17/2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2117)
02/01/2023Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3
02/07/2023Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions

Comments

Robert D Legge writes:

I would like to see legislation that refers to so-called "barrier crimes" changed to "Right to hire" laws. Government should not be in the business of restricting employers' rights about who to hire except for the more egregious crimes.