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2017 SESSION

17101160D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1583
Offered January 11, 2017
Prefiled January 2, 2017
A BILL to prevent the closure of the Southwestern Virginia Training Center.
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Patrons-- Campbell, Bell, Richard P., Fariss, Lindsey, Morefield, O'Quinn, Rasoul and Torian; Senators: Carrico, Edwards and Suetterlein
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. § 1. That, notwithstanding any plan for the closure of training centers developed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the Southwestern Virginia Training Center shall remain open until June 30, 2019, and continue to accept new admissions of individuals with intellectual disabilities for whom treatment in a training center is appropriate.