SB 1041: Va. Forensic Nursing Advisory Council; established.

Official summary

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

Virginia Forensic Nursing Advisory Council established; sexual assault forensic examiners; physical evidence recovery kits; report. Establishes the Virginia Forensic Nursing Advisory Council (the Council), which consists of five members appointed by the Governor, each of whom shall have expertise in forensic examination of sexual assault victims and shall currently reside and practice in the Commonwealth. The Council shall review and make recommendations as necessary to the Board of Health with support from the Coordinator of the Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Coordination Program concerning (i) criteria to become a sexual assault forensic examiner, (ii) the process for certification as a sexual assault forensic examiner, (iii) the curriculum and training program of an entity seeking approval to train sexual assault forensic examiners, (iv) qualifications of prospective sexual assault forensic examiners, and (v) strategies for expanding access to sexual assault forensic examiners. The bill requires the Council to report, at least annually, to the General Assembly regarding the status of sexual assault forensics in the Commonwealth, including any recommendations to improve the quality of such services. The bill also amends provisions of law related to physical evidence recovery kits. This bill is identical to HB 2088.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1

“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. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0538)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 538 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 19, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1041)
7. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1041ER)
9. February 18, 2025Enrolled
10. February 14, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1041)
11. February 13, 2025Passed House (96-Y 0-N)
12. February 13, 2025Read third time

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