Action:
Amend CPS Regulation 2021
Action 5737
General Information
| Action Summary |
This regulatory action is necessary to implement the requirements of legislation passed during the 2021 session of the General Assembly.
Chapter 305 (HB 2191) of the 2021 Acts of Assembly requires local departments of social services, when conducting investigations or family assessments, to disclose to the child's parent or guardian, upon request, the location of the child, provided that (i) the investigation or family assessment has not been completed and a report has not been transmitted; (ii) the parent or guardian requesting disclosure of the child's location has not been the subject of a founded report of child abuse or neglect; (iii) the parent or guardian requesting disclosure of the child's location has legal custody of the child and provides to the local department of social services any records or other information necessary to verify such custody; (iv) the local department is not aware of any court order, and has confirmed with the child's other parent or guardian or other person responsible for the care of the child that no court order has been issued, that prohibits or limits contact by the parent or guardian requesting disclosure of the child's location with the child, the child's other parent or guardian or other person responsible for the care of the child, or any member of the household in which the child is located; and (v) disclosure of the child's location to the parent or guardian will not compromise the safety of the child, the child's other parent or guardian, or any other person responsible for the care of the child.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4006.A.4.a.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6765] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
No
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| Associated Mandates |
Amend CPS Regulation 2021
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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9282
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/13/2021. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Shannon Hartung
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Address:
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801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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shannon.hartung1@dss.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)726-7554
FAX: (804)726-7499
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
