SB 485: Children's Ombudsman, Office of the; study extending oversight to include committed juveniles.

Official summary

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

Virginia Commission on Youth; work group to study extending oversight of Office of the Children's Ombudsman to include committed juveniles; report. Directs the Virginia Commission on Youth, in coordination with the Office of the Children's Ombudsman, to convene a work group of relevant stakeholders to study the changes necessary to extend the purview of the Office of the Children's Ombudsman to include juveniles who are committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice. The bill requires the work group to submit to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2026, a report of its findings and any recommendations for any legislative and organizational changes needed to implement such extension of oversight. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Commission on Youth.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 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 6, 2026Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
2. March 2, 2026Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
3. March 1, 2026Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
4. February 9, 2026Referred to Committee on Rules
5. February 9, 2026Read first time
6. February 9, 2026Placed on Calendar
7. February 4, 2026Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
8. February 3, 2026Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
9. February 3, 2026Read second time
10. February 2, 2026Passed by for the day
11. February 2, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
12. February 2, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

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