Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2765: Students; statewide anonymous reporting mobile application.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2765 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Students; statewide anonymous reporting mobile application. Primary sponsor: Chris Obenshain. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): Incorporated by Education (HB2733-Higgins) (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 Education; statewide anonymous student reporting mobile application. Requires the Department of Education, with such funds as may be appropriated for such purpose pursuant to the general appropriation act or provided from any other source, and alone or in partnership with another state agency or a nonprofit organization, or a combination thereof, to (i) develop or procure a multiplatform compatible mobile application that permits any public elementary and secondary school student to submit anonymous reports relating to the health or safety of self or others, including threats of violence that are made on social media; (ii) train or contract for the training of individuals to respond to each such anonymous report in a timely and effective manner, including responding to the student and notifying the appropriate school official, local law-enforcement agency, or public safety answering point (PSAP), as that term is defined in relevant law; (iii) train students, parents, PSAP responders, law-enforcement officials, and school officials throughout the Commonwealth on the proper use of such mobile application; and (iv) provide permissible users with access to such mobile application at no cost.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| W. Chad Green | Co-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
- Incorporated by Education (HB2733-Higgins) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB2733-Higgins (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2765)
- Assigned Educ sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Presented and ordered printed 25102800D