MINORS 
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(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incorporated into other legislation(C) Carried over from 2004 Session
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Adoption; changes in provisions. Amending § 63.2-1208. (Patron-
Black, 
HB 2921 (
F))
 
 
Adoption; consent thereof. Amending §§ 63.2-1202, 63.2-1222 and 63.2-1233. (Patron-
Cole, 
HB 1919 (
F))
 
 
 
Adoption; requirements for parental placement. Amending §§ 63.2-1202, 63.2-1226 and 63.2-1230. (Patron-
O’Brien, 
SB 616 (
CD); 
O’Brien, 
SB 979 (
F))
 
 
Adoption and custody; consent not necessary if father has been convicted of certain crimes. Amending §§ 16.1-241, 20-124.1, 63.2-903, 63.2-1202, 63.2-1222 and 63.2-1233. (Patron-
Cuccinelli, 
SB 854 (Chapter 
890))
 
 
Alcoholic beverages; penalty for illegal consumption by juveniles. Amending §§ 4.1-305 and 4.1-306. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 668 (
CD))
 
 
Alcoholic beverages; prohibits purchasing for underage person, exceptions, penalty. Amending §§ 4.1-305, 4.1-306 and 16.1-278.9. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 2255 (Chapter 
895))
 
 
Alcoholic beverages; purchasing for underage, penalty. Amending § 4.1-306. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 2791 (Chapter 
898))
 
 
Birth control; providing to minor in certain circumstances, penalty. Adding § 18.2-63.2. (Patron-
Marshall, R.G., 
HB 1807 (
F))
 
 
Chicken pox vaccine; immunization for children. Amending § 32.1-46. (Patron-
Hamilton, 
HB 2040 (
F))
 
 
Child abuse or neglect; child protective services to investigate complaints against school personnel. Amending § 63.2-1511. (Patron-
Reese, 
HB 2163 (Chapter 
806); 
Devolites Davis, 
SB 1243 (Chapter 
767))
 
 
Child abuse or neglect; clear and convincing evidence to be proven at preliminary removal order hearing. Amending § 16.1-252. (Patron-
Cuccinelli, 
SB 1329 (
F))
 
 
Child abuse or neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-
Howell, 
SB 862 (
F))
 
 
Child abuse or neglect; videotaped statements allowed as evidence for certain crimes. Adding § 18.2-67.9:1. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 2932 (
F))
 
 
 
Child custody and visitation; court to consider best interests of child. Amending § 20-124.3. (Patron-
Cuccinelli, 
SB 1334 (
F))
 
 
Child day centers; square footage and space requirements. Adding § 63.2-1811.1. (Patron-
McQuigg, 
HB 2848 (
F))
 
 
Child day programs; exempts certain martial arts programs from licensure. Amending § 63.2-1715. (Patron-
Griffith, 
HB 1998 (
F))
 
 
Child protective services; anonymous complaints. Amending § 63.2-1514. (Patron-
Cox, 
HB 1969 (Chapter 
77))
 
 
Child protective services; Department of Social Services to evaluate effectiveness of investigations, report. Amending §§ 63.2-1516.01 and 63.2-1528; adding § 63.2-1529.1. (Patron-
Shannon, 
HB 2911 (
F))
 
 
Child Protective Services, Review of; Report of Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (HJR 193, 2004). (HD 21)
 
Child visitation; guidelines for noncustodial parent. Amending §§ 20-124.1, 20-124.2 and 20-124.3; adding §§ 20-124.6:1 through 20-124.6:15. (Patron-
Lingamfelter, 
HB 2294 (
F); 
Quayle, 
SB 1231 (
F))
 
 
Children; failure to secure medical attention by person in custodial or supervisory relationship, exception, penalty. Amending § 18.2-314. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 2250 (
F))
 
 
Children; penalty for leaving certain unattended in a motor vehicle. Adding § 46.2-116. (Patron-
McQuigg, 
HB 452 (
CD); 
McQuigg, 
HB 2107 (
F))
 
 
Children; prohibits use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses. Amending § 18.2-374.3. (Patron-
Stolle, 
SB 1169 (
F))
 
 
Children At Risk in Education Tuition Assistance Grant (CARETAG); created, tax credit for business entities who donate to education foundations. Adding §§ 58.1-439.18 through 58.1-439.27. (Patron-
Saxman, 
HB 1942 (
F))
 
 
Children in foster care; enrollment of certain in school. Amending §§ 22.1-289 and 63.2-900; adding § 22.1-3.4. (Patron-
Hanger, 
SB 1006 (Chapter 
343))
 
 
Children’s group homes and residential facilities; summary suspension of licenses, penalty. Amending §§ 37.1-185 and 37.1-189.1. (Patron-
Nixon, 
HB 2881 (Chapter 
485); 
Martin, 
SB 1333 (Chapter 
363))
 
 
Children’s Services Ombudsman, Office of; created. Amending §§ 2.2-212 and 2.2-3705.5; adding §§ 63.2-1615.1 through 63.2-1615.4. (Patron-
Edwards, 
SB 1069 (
F))
 
 
Criminal history records check; disqualified from employment if in proximity to minors, penalty. Adding § 18.2-370.3. (Patron-
Hamilton, 
HB 2046 (
F))
 
 
 
Driver’s license, provisional; prohibits use of cellular telephone or any other wireless telecommunications device, exception. Amending §§ 46.2-334.01 and 46.2-1094. (Patron-
O’Brien, 
SB 966 (
F))
 
 
Driver’s license, provisional; prohibits use of cellular telephone or any wireless telecommunications devices. Amending § 46.2-334.01. (Patron-
Mims, 
SB 784 (
I) See 
SB966)
 
 
Electronic communication; detention, involuntary commitment of minor, and witness testimony may be received by using. Adding §§ 16.1-345.1 and 37.1-67.7. (Patron-
Hamilton, 
HB 578 (Chapter 
51))
 
 
Ephedra or dextromethorphan; unlawful distribution to minors, penalty. Amending § 18.2-248.5. (Patron-
Hamilton, 
HB 2045 (
F))
 
 
Foster care placements; local social services’ departments may place child in licensed children’s residential facility. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-282.2 and 63.2-908. (Patron-
Deeds, 
SB 1316 (
F))
 
 
Group homes or other residential facilities for children; licensure and certification to include those with educational programs. Amending §§ 22.1-323.2, 37.1-189.1, 63.2-1737 and 66-24; adding § 22.1-16.3. (Patron-
Nixon, 
HB 2461 (Chapter 
471))
 
 
Group homes or residential facilities for children; Board of Education, et al, to promulgate regulations that address services therein to ensure education, etc. of juveniles. Amending §§ 22.1-323.2, 37.1-189.1, 63.2-1737 and 66-24; adding § 22.1-16.3. (Patron-
Martin, 
SB 1304 (Chapter 
358))
 
 
Guardian ad litem; duties. Amending § 16.1-266.1. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 2246 (
F))
 
 
Health insurance; coverage for hearing aids for minors. Amending §§ 2.2-2818, 32.1-325 and 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-
Ticer, 
SB 641 (
CD))
 
 
Health insurance; coverage for hearing aids for minors. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-
Cosgrove, 
HB 1740 (
F))
 
 
Health insurance; insurers to provide coverage for habilitative services for persons age 19 or younger. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-
Plum, 
HB 2077 (
F))
 
 
Health records; revises certain provisions for privacy of minors. Amending §§ 2.2-3705.5, 16.1-338, 20-124.6 and 54.1-2969. (Patron-
O’Bannon, 
HB 2516 (Chapter 
181); 
Blevins, 
SB 1109 (Chapter 
227))
 
 
Hearing aids, children’s; joint subcommittee to study funding and promotion thereof. (Patron-
Ticer, 
SJR 366 (
F))
 
 
Income tax, corporate; credit for opportunities for children who are at risk of educational failure. Adding §§ 58.1-439.18 through 58.1-439.24. (Patron-
Saxman, 
HB 1036 (
CD))
 
 
 
Infants; screening tests required after delivery, services provided for those with heritable disorder or genetic disease. Amending §§ 32.1-65 through 32.1-67.1; repealing second enactment of Chapter 440, 2002 Acts. (Patron-
Frederick, 
HB 1824 (Chapter 
721))
 
 
Juvenile court; duty to inform of right to counsel. Amending § 16.1-266. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 652 (
CD))
 
 
Juvenile records; information may be released if charged with delinquent act or fugitive from justice. Amending § 16.1-309.1. (Patron-
Reynolds, 
SB 1320 (Chapter 
364))
 
 
Juveniles; appointment of counsel for detention hearings. Repealing Chapter 437, 2004 Acts. (Patron-
McDougle, 
HB 2409 (
I) See 
HB2670)
 
 
Juveniles; attorney may appeal to circuit court if released. Amending § 16.1-248.1. (Patron-
Hurt, 
HB 2650 (Chapter 
647))
 
 
Juveniles; change in disposition for a delinquent. Amending § 16.1-278.8. (Patron-
Marrs, 
HB 2206 (Chapter 
810))
 
 
Juveniles; detention for firearm possession if constituted as threat to others. Amending § 16.1-278.8. (Patron-
Shannon, 
HB 2634 (
F); 
Edwards, 
SB 1067 (
F))
 
 
Juveniles; duty of person taking child into custody. Amending § 16.1-247. (Patron-
McQuigg, 
HB 2103 (
F))
 
 
Juveniles; emergency hospitalization prior to trial. Amending §§ 16.1-340, 16.1-341, 16.1-342, 16.1-345 and 16.1-346.1. (Patron-
Cuccinelli, 
SB 1070 (Chapter 
346))
 
 
Juveniles; encouraging retailers to take voluntary steps to limit access to medications easily abused thereby. (Patron-
Mims, 
SJR 335 (
P))
 
 
Juveniles; if adjudicated delinquent of certain crimes, unlawful to possess firearms, etc., penalty. Amending § 18.2-308.2. (Patron-
Scott, J.M., 
HB 2722 (Chapter 
600))
 
 
Juveniles; judicial discretion to require registration of minor who commits registrable offense. Amending §§ 9.1-901, 9.1-902 and 9.1-903. (Patron-
Griffith, 
HB 2318 (Chapter 
586))
 
 
Juveniles; representation by attorney may not be waived if charge would be a felony if committed by adult. Amending § 16.1-266. (Patron-
McDonnell, 
HB 2670 (Chapter 
427))
 
 
Juveniles; single petition may be filed for multiple children. Amending § 16.1-260. (Patron-
Hurt, 
HB 2651 (
F))
 
 
 
Medical or health services to minors; notification to parents. Amending § 54.1-2969. (Patron-
Lingamfelter, 
HB 1662 (
F))
 
 
Mental health services transition plan; Board of Juvenile Justice to promulgate regulations for providing to incarcerated juveniles. Adding § 16.1-293.1. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 2245 (Chapter 
405); 
Deeds, 
SB 843 (Chapter 
334))
 
 
Name change; service of application for minor made on parent who does not join in. Amending § 8.01-217. (Patron-
McQuigg, 
HB 2109 (Chapter 
579))
 
 
Newborn Screening, Review of; Report of Joint Commission on Health Care (HJR 164, 2004). (HD 28)
 
Nudist camps for juveniles; definition. Amending § 35.1-18. (Patron-
Carrico, 
HB 2806 (
F))
 
 
Pediatric specialized care nursing beds; authorization and acceptance of certain certificate of public need applications in City of Richmond. (Patron-
O’Bannon, 
HB 740 (
CD))
 
 
Personal flotation devices; required for children age six or younger to wear on certain boats, penalty. Amending § 29.1-700; adding § 29.1-735.01. (Patron-
Norment, 
SB 909 (
F); 
Lucas, 
SB 1061 (
F))
 
 
Prisoner visitation; requiring Department of Corrections to provide for child-friendly visiting rooms. Adding § 53.1-5.2. (Patron-
Scott, J.M., 
HB 2724 (
F))
 
 
Public schools; school boards to prohibit use of school facilities by any student club or other group that encourages or promotes sexual activity by unmarried minor students. Amending § 22.1-79.3. (Patron-
Weatherholtz, 
HB 2868 (
F))
 
 
School boards; correctional education to transfer achievement information when children return to community. Amending § 16.1-287. (Patron-
Councill, 
HB 1789 (Chapter 
154))
 
 
Sex crimes against children; allows evidence of defendant’s prior conviction thereof in similar case. Adding § 19.2-270.7. (Patron-
Edwards, 
SB 1280 (
F))
 
 
 
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; includes those who commit murder or attempted murder of child under age of 15. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-
O’Bannon, 
HB 1937 (
I) See 
HB2836)
 
 
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; information published on Internet for duration of registration period. Amending § 9.1-913. (Patron-
Sickles, 
HB 2703 (
I) See 
HB2836; 
Sherwood, 
HB 2838 (
I) See 
HB2836)
 
 
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; licensed professionals to give notice of their registration to customers, clients or patients, penalty. Adding § 9.1-914.1. (Patron-
Nixon, 
HB 2463 (
F))
 
 
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; registration procedures for non-resident child sex offenders. Amending § 9.1-902. (Patron-
Shannon, 
HB 1933 (
I) See 
HB2836)
 
 
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; registration procedures for non-resident child sex offenders. Amending §§ 9.1-902 and 9.1-905. (Patron-
Brink, 
HB 1867 (
I) See 
HB2836)
 
 
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; registration procedures for non-resident child sex offenders. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-905, 9.1-907 and 9.1-913. (Patron-
Sherwood, 
HB 2836 (Chapter 
603))
 
 
Sexual abuse or neglect proceedings; use of hearsay statements by certain children. Adding § 63.2-1522.1. (Patron-
Byron, 
HB 868 (
CD))
 
 
Sexual offenses; change in age limitation, penalty. Amending § 18.2-370. (Patron-
Stolle, 
SB 1170 (Chapter 
762))
 
 
Shaken baby syndrome; requires nurse midwives, licensed midwives and hospitals to provide information to maternity patient, father of infant, etc. Amending § 32.1-134.01. (Patron-
Wampler, 
SB 1296 (Chapter 
518))
 
 
Smoking; posting of signs relating to seating of children in restaurants. Amending § 15.2-2801. (Patron-
Eisenberg, 
HB 2121 (
F))
 
 
Smoking; posting of signs relating to seating of children in restaurants. Amending §§ 15.2-2801 and 15.2-2808. (Patron-
Eisenberg, 
HB 1848 (
F))
 
 
Social Services, Board of, and Child Day-Care Council; to review regulations concerning parental notification when a child is injured. (Patron-
Alexander, 
HB 1550 (Chapter 
53))
 
 
Special identification cards; expiration on person’s 16th birthday. Amending § 46.2-345. (Patron-
Obenshain, 
SB 789 (Chapter 
665))
 
 
Traffic incidents; allows localities to seek reimbursement of expenses from juveniles. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-
Cosgrove, 
HB 1674 (Chapter 
148))
 
 
Video or computer games; prohibits sale of those with violent content. Amending §§ 18.2-390 and 18.2-391. (Patron-
Amundson, 
HB 397 (
CD))
 
 
Voluntary admission; juvenile age 14 shall be admitted to state hospital with parental consent. Amending § 37.1-65. (Patron-
Cuccinelli, 
SB 853 (
F))
 
 
Volunteer firefighters; exempts minors age 16 or older from child labor provisions. Amending §§ 40.1-79.1 and 40.1-100. (Patron-
Kilgore, 
HB 1703 (Chapter 
151))
 
 
Youth and single family group homes, private; joint subcommittee to study. (Patron-
Hall, 
HJR 685 (
P))
 
 
Youth, at-risk; joint subcommittee established to study feasibility, advisability, and cost effectiveness of providing in-state residential treatment. (Patron-
Miller, 
SJR 287 (
F))
 
 
Youth suicide prevention; lead agency to be Department of Health. Amending § 32.1-73.7; adding § 37.1-24.001. (Patron-
Baskerville, 
HB 2796 (Chapter 
434); 
Mims, 
SB 889 (Chapter 
336))