2/14/2025


(HB2221)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

REHABILITATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

1. Line 17, engrossed, after card,

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and

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or

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS

2. Line 18, engrossed, after card

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the remainder of line 18 and through community on line 19

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unless such provision of a government-issued identification card is not possible, in which case

REHABILITATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

3. Line 29, engrossed, after to the

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former

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS

4. Line 35, engrossed, after Jails,

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the remainder of line 35, all of lines 36 through 50, and through Appropriations on line 51

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the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the State Registrar of Vital Records, shall (i) identify the number of prisoners released with and without identification cards; (ii) review the processes involved in assisting a prisoner in applying for and obtaining a government-issued identification card, birth certificate, or social security card as required pursuant to ยงยง 53.1-31.4, as amended by this act, and 53.1-116.1:02 of the Code of Virginia; (iii) identify any obstacles that may interfere with a prisoner obtaining such identification or documents prior to such prisoner's release or discharge; and (iv) issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly