# Virginia HB2416: Compulsory school attendance; attorneys, etc., for the Commonwealth to prosecute cases.

Virginia HB2416, Compulsory school attendance; attorneys, etc., for the Commonwealth to prosecute cases., is a 2025 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Timothy P. Griffin (Republican); status failed, last action 2025-02-04 (Left in Courts of Justice) (as of 2026-10-17).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB2416-2025
- As of: 2026-10-17
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB2416
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Compulsory school attendance; attorneys, etc., for the Commonwealth to prosecute cases.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-08
- Last action: 2025-02-04, Left in Courts of Justice
- Sponsor: Timothy P. Griffin (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Courts of Justice
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (5 yes, 3 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Attorneys and assistant attorneys for the Commonwealth to prosecute cases involving compulsory school attendance. Provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth and assistant attorney for the Commonwealth of the several counties and cities may, in their discretion, prosecute all cases involving compulsory school attendance pursuant to relevant law. Current law states that it shall be the duty of the attorneys for the Commonwealth of the several counties and cities to prosecute such cases.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Timothy P. Griffin (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-01-20 | House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | 5 | 3 | 1 |

## Actions (5)

- 2025-02-04: Left in Courts of Justice (House)
- 2025-01-20: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N) (House)
- 2025-01-18: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal (House)
- 2025-01-08: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (House)
- 2025-01-08: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103426D (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-01-08: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1016748.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1016747.PDF)

## Related bills

- HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care. (adopted)
- SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty. (failed)
- HB1746: Public safety officer; definition. (failed)
- HB1600: Budget Bill. (failed)
- SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility. (failed)
- HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment. (to governor)

## Sources
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1016748.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1016747.PDF)

## Related
- [HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HR671-2025)
- [SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB941-2025)
- [HB1746: Public safety officer; definition.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1746-2025)
- [HB1600: Budget Bill.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1600-2025)
- [SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1449-2025)
- [HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for i…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1609-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB2416-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).