Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2228: Special conservators of the peace; emergency and involuntary civil admissions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2228 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Special conservators of the peace; emergency and involuntary civil admissions. Primary sponsor: Mike Cherry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Special conservators of the peace; emergency and involuntary civil admissions. Clarifies that the term "law-enforcement officer" as used in relevant law relating to emergency and involuntary civil admissions includes a special conservator of the peace authorized by an order of appointment pursuant to relevant law that states he is a "law-enforcement officer" for the purposes of laws related to emergency custody and involuntary temporary detention.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cherry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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 Health and Human Services
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2228)
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102286D