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