Bill Text: VA SB868 | 2017 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Child protective services; investigation of complaints of child abuse or neglect.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-16 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0604) [SB868 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2017-SB868-Chaptered.html

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CHAPTER 604 An Act to require local departments of social services to timely respond to complaints alleging abuse or neglect of a child under two years of age. [S 868] Approved March 16, 2017

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. §1. That the State Board of Social Services shall promulgate regulations that require local departments of social services to respond to valid reports and complaints alleging suspected abuse or neglect of a child under the age of two within 24 hours of receiving such reports or complaints.