HB1005Introduced in the House of Delegates
Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)
Introduced by Catherine Forbes, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Department of Human Services, by May 1, 2028, to develop a certain form for the submission of a written report concerning suspected child abuse or neglect for cases in which the victim is currently at least 18 years old; requiring the Department to consult with certain individuals, entities, and the State's Attorney in the process of developing the form; requiring the form to include certain information including, if known, information on whether the accused individual currently has access to children; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 18, 2026
133
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {403424/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Reconsider Second Reading (Delegate Bartlett) Adopted
Floor Amendment {223227/1 (Chair, Judiciary Committee) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
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