Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 651
Social Services, Department of; family assessments, face-to-face interviews with victim children.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Hillary Pugh Kent (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Department of Social Services; Child Protective Services; family assessments; face-to-face interviews with victim children. Directs the Department of Social Services to amend its regulations to require that face-to-face interviews with victim children younger than three years of age conducted as part of a family assessment occur within 24 hours of receiving the report that triggers such family assessment. Under current law, the requirement that such interview be conducted within 24 hours applies to children younger than two years of age.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Health and Human Services - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB651) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Assigned sub: Social Services - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102849D