SB 534 VA
Emergency custody orders; transportation to treatment center, etc.
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Summary
Virginia Senate Bill 534 would modify provisions regarding emergency custody orders and where individuals subject to such orders may be transported. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to address transportation options for individuals under emergency custody orders, including to treatment centers or their residence.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 37.2-808, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency custody orders; transportation to treatment center or to residence of the person subject to emergency custody order.
Sponsor (1)
- David R. Suetterlein Republican · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Joseph P. McNamara Republican · cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (5)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101986D · upper
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education and Health · upper
- Jan 27, 2026 Assigned Education sub: Health · upper
- Feb 5, 2026 Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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