HB 34: Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Officer; feasibility of establishing position.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Department of Military Affairs; feasibility of Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Officer; report. Directs the Department of Military Affairs to assess the feasibility of and develop recommendations related to establishing a Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Officer position within the Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Program to perform victim advocacy services. The bill requires the Adjutant General to report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Delegates, and the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice no later than November 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0550)
2. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 550 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
5. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB34)
7. March 30, 2026Signed by President
8. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB34ER)
9. March 30, 2026Enrolled
10. March 10, 2026Senate substitute agreed to by House (67-Y 31-N 0-A)
11. March 9, 2026Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
12. March 9, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

Showing 12 most recent of 36 actions. Full history