Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2522: DVS; powers and duties of Commissioner, identification of incarcerated veterans.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2522 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: DVS; powers and duties of Commissioner, identification of incarcerated veterans. Primary sponsor: Buddy Fowler (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 31, 2025): Incorporated by Public Safety (HB2071-Thomas) (Voice Vote).
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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 utilize, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Re-Entry Search Services system to identify veterans incarcerated in state, local, or community correctional facilities to prepare such veterans for release and reentry, reduce recidivism and homelessness, provide behavioral health resources, and refer eligible veterans to behavioral health dockets. This bill was incorporated into HB 2071.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Fowler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Lashrecse Aird | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| N. Baxter Ennis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| W. Chad Green | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark L. Earley, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Obenshain | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Owen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kim A. Taylor | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wendell Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Public Safety (HB2071-Thomas) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB2071-Thomas (Voice Vote)
- Assigned PS sub: Public Safety
- Referred from General Laws and referred to Public Safety (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2522)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101385D