HB651Introduced in the House of Delegates
Social Services, Department of; family assessments, face-to-face interviews with victim children.
Introduced by Hillary Pugh Kent, District 67
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) · February 5, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| Mitchell Cornett | 46 | Yes |
| Wendell Walker | 52 | Yes |
| Nicole Cole | 66 | Yes |
| Debra Gardner | 76 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102849D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB651)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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