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SB 603STATE · VirginiaIntroduced

Incarcerated women who are pregnant, etc.; DCJS, et al., to make recommendations for treatment.

Voted 4/8/2024

Summary

Department of Criminal Justice Services; prioritytreatment for incarcerated women who are pregnant and in need ofsubstance abuse treatment; work group; report. Directs the Departmentof Criminal Justice Services, in collaboration with the Departmentof Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Departmentof Health, to convene a work group of relevant stakeholders to studyand make recommendations related to prioritizing treatment for incarceratedwomen who are pregnant and in need of substance abuse treatment.The bill requires the work group to report its findings and recommendationsto the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutionsand the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2024.

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How representatives voted

232 yea·0 nay·8 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/8/2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0625)
  2. 4/8/2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 625 (effective 7/1/24)
  3. 3/11/2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
  4. 3/11/2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
  5. 3/11/2024Impact statement from DPB (SB603ER)
  6. 3/8/2024Signed by President
  7. 3/7/2024Signed by Speaker
  8. 3/7/2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB603ER)
  9. 3/7/2024Enrolled
  10. 3/4/2024VOTE: Block Vote Passage (97-Y 0-N)