2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -

WELFARE

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over from 2010 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 12/2/2010

Adoptee access; grants adult adoptees by-right access to their original birth certificate. Amending §§ 32.1-261 and 63.2-1246. (Patron-Ticer, SB 567 (CD))

Adoption; clarifies standard a court must apply when determining whether to allow in absence of parental consent. Amending §§ 63.2-1202, 63.2-1203, 63.2-1205, 63.2-1206, 63.2-1222, and 63.2-1233. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1519 (F); Puller, SB 764 (F))

Adoption procedures; makes numerous changes. Amending §§ 16.1-241, 16.1-243, 63.2-1202, 63.2-1230, and 63.2-1250. (Patron-Toscano, HB 2421 (F))

Adult abuse; mandatory reporting by person employed in emergency department of any private or state-operated hospital. Amending § 63.2-1606. (Patron-Athey, HB 1069 (CD))

Agency mandates; Department of Social Services to eliminate those related to office space and facility requirements imposed on local departments of social services. (Patron-Habeeb, HB 2376 (Chapter 43))

Arrearages; payments collected by Department of Social Services shall be applied first to interest associated with arrearage. Amending § 63.2-1952. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1808 (F))

Assisted living facilities; may continue to operate with an acting administrator. Amending §§ 54.1-3103.1 and 63.2-1803. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1093 (Chapter 609))

Assisted living services; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study State’s third-party payments. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 580 (P))

Barrier crimes; listing of crimes. Amending §§ 37.2-314, 37.2-408.1, 63.2-1719, and 63.2-1726. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1243 (F))

Child care; administration of certain medicines of those regulated by local government. Amending § 54.1-3408. (Patron-Barker, SB 1078 (Chapter 292))

Child care services; Department of Social Services to identify strategies to increase reimbursement rates. Amending § 63.2-620. (Patron-Surovell, HB 1811 (F))

Child day programs; exemption from licensure requirements. Amending § 63.2-1715. (Patron-Hugo, HB 1905 (Chapter 363))

Child day programs; regulation, use of outdoor play equipment and areas. Amending § 63.2-1734. (Patron-Houck, SB 802 (Chapter 139))

Child support arrearages; Division of Child Support Enforcement shall publish at regular intervals a list of all delinquent parents who owe. Amending § 63.2-1940.1. (Patron-Comstock, HB 2202 (F))

Child welfare; placement of children. Amending §§ 63.2-319 and 63.2-900. (Patron-Marsden, SB 702 (CD))

Child welfare; placement of children. Amending § 63.2-900. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1984 (Chapter 9); Marsden, SB 1178 (Chapter 170))

Citizenship or legal presence required for public assistance; verification required. Amending § 63.2-503.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1468 (F))

Commitment on parole supervision; court services unit to consult with local department of social services 60 days prior to person’s release. Amending § 16.1-293. (Patron-Keam, HB 2276 (I) See HB2036)

Commitment on parole supervision; court services unit to consult with local department of social services 90 days prior to person’s release. Amending § 16.1-293. (Patron-Peace, HB 2036 (Chapter 39); Marsden, SB 1170 (Chapter 442))

Foreign adoptions; eliminates requirement for re-adoption in State. Amending §§ 32.1-261, 63.2-1202, 63.2-1210, and 63.2-1220; adding § 63.2-1200.1. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2157 (Chapter 486))

Foster care; allows child placed in care to remain at his original school if determined by social services agency and school division. Amending §§ 16.1-281 and 22.1-3.4; adding § 63.2-900.3. (Patron-Barker, SB 1038 (Chapter 154))

Foster care; placement of a child through an agreement between parents or guardians and local board where legal custody remains. Amending §§ 63.2-100 and 63.2-901.1. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 1767 (Chapter 5); Barker, SB 1040 (Chapter 156))

Foster care plan; eliminates independent living as permanency goal option. Amending §§ 16.1-281, 16.1-282, 16.1-282.1, and 63.2-906. (Patron-Barker, SB 1037 (Chapter 730))

Health insurance; exempts multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) that are comprised only of banks and a plan-sponsoring organization, etc., from provisions of State’s insurance laws. Amending § 38.2-3420. (Patron-Merricks, HB 1538 (Chapter 329))

Neighborhood Assistance Act; permits trusts to be eligible for income tax credit. Amending §§ 58.1-439.18 and 58.1-439.21. (Patron-Anderson, HB 2231 (Chapter 370))

Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit; amends definition of impoverished people. Amending § 58.1-439.18. (Patron-Wagner, SB 863 (Chapter 312))

Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit program; extends sunset date. Amending § 58.1-439.20. (Patron-Stosch, SB 1129 (Chapter 317))

Neighborhood assistance tax credits; eligibility of certain pharmacists. Amending § 58.1-439.22. (Patron-Howell, SB 742 (Chapter 132))

Nursing homes; notice of liability insurance coverage. Amending §§ 32.1-127, 32.1-138, 63.2-1805, and 63.2-1808. (Patron-Stanley, SB 1433 (F))

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; required to provide notice of and information about family councils, provide private space in which family councils may meet. Amending §§ 32.1-127 and 63.2-1732. (Patron-Torian, HB 2388 (I) See HB1818)

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, etc.; licensure required to submit emergency plans. Amending §§ 32.1-129, 44-146.19, and 63.2-1701. (Patron-Bulova, HB 698 (CD))

Social work; it shall be unlawful for any person not licensed by Board of Social Work to use title social worker. Adding § 54.1-3706.1. (Patron-Lucas, SB 1374 (F))

Social work; it shall be unlawful for any person not licensed by Board of Social Work to use title social worker. Adding § 54.1-3709. (Patron-Peace, HB 2037 (Chapter 794))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility for assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies. Amending § 63.2-505.2. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1238 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); eligibility of assistance when convicted of drug-related felonies. Adding § 63.2-607.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 226 (CD); Watts, HB 1632 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study costs and benefits of drug testing recipients of cash assistance in order to reduce costs associated with substance abuse. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HJR 616 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); tax credit for hiring recipients thereof. Amending § 58.1-439.9. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1027 (F))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funding Pool; established. Adding § 63.2-601.1. (Patron-Dance, HB 1853 (F); Barker, SB 1223 (Chapter 531))

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; establishes Fund, State to support public agencies and charitable and community groups seeking to assist low-income Virginians to become self-sufficient. Amending § 63.2-600; adding § 63.2-601.1. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1608 (Chapter 4); Barker, SB 1224 (Chapter 857))

Victims of human trafficking; Department of Social Services to develop plan for provision of services. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2190 (Chapter 258))

VIEW work requirement; exemption for parent or caretaker-relative of child under 12 months of age. Amending § 63.2-609. (Patron-Martin, SB 866 (Chapter 426))

Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare Program (VIEW); screening and assessment for use of illegal substances. Adding § 63.2-608.1. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 925 (CD))

Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW) Program; screening and assessment for use of illegal substances. Adding § 63.2-608.1. (Patron-Cline, HB 2154 (F); Reynolds, SB 781 (F))