Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2071: DVS; powers and duties of Commissioner, identification of incarcerated veterans.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2071 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: DVS; powers and duties of Commissioner, identification of incarcerated veterans. Primary sponsor: Josh Thomas (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0235).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Veterans Services; powers and duties of Commissioner; identification of incarcerated veterans. Provides that the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services shall assist the Department of Corrections, sheriffs, and local and regional jails in utilizing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Re-Entry Search Services system to identify veterans incarcerated in state prisons and local and regional jails to help such veterans prepare for release or reentry, reduce recidivism and homelessness, connect such veterans to resources to address the challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder, and divert eligible veterans to treatment dockets. This bill incorporates HB 2522 and is identical to SB 1251.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Buddy Fowler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| David Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“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 (CHAP0235)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 235 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2071)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2071ER)
- Enrolled
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N)
- Conference report agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N)
- Amended by conference committee
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