Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2187: Children's Ombudsman; powers and duties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2187 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children's Ombudsman; powers and duties. Primary sponsor: Nicholas J. Freitas. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Children's Ombudsman; powers and duties. Authorizes the Children's Ombudsman to take action on behalf of children for whom a report of abuse or neglect was made. Under current law, the Children's Ombudsman has the authority to take action on behalf of children receiving child-protective services, in foster care, or placed for adoption and children who may have died as a result of alleged abuse or neglect.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas J. Freitas | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Appropriations
- Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Courts sub: Civil
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2187)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101777D