HB281Introduced in the House of Delegates
Family Law - Child Care Providers - Criminal Background Investigations
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering provisions relating to criminal background investigations for certain individuals who care for or supervise children; requiring certain facilities to apply to the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository for a national and State criminal history records check for each employee, employer, individual, or volunteer; and altering provisions relating to the process under which a certain State or local law enforcement agency conducts a certain name-based check on certain individuals.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
130
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (129-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {293921/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (130-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266
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