HB1490Introduced in the House of Delegates
Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Good Cause and Adequate Reason Exceptions
Introduced by Emily Shetty, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting the Department of Human Services from denying an application or reducing or terminating temporary cash assistance from an individual if the individual has good cause or an adequate reason for noncooperation with child support; defining "good cause" as circumstances in which cooperation with child support may be against the best interest of the child; requiring the Family Investment Program to determine that there is good cause for noncooperation with child support using certain criteria; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 763
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
35
Yes
12
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | No |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | No |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | No |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {553127/1 (Delegate Shetty) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (103-30)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (35-12)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 763
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