Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1617: Homeless youth; no fees for issuance of certain government documents.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Homeless youth; no fees for issuance of certain government documents. Primary sponsor: Adele McClure (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0181).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Homeless youth; fees; certain government documents. Provides that when a homeless youth seeks to receive a certified copy of a vital record, including his birth record, or his DMV-issued learner's permit, driver's license, special identification card, or identification privilege card or permit, no fee shall be assessed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Betsy Carr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Cliff Hayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Candi Mundon King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alfonso Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0181)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 181 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1617)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1617ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
Showing 12 most recent of 37 actions. Full history