HB403Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Information Act - Divorce Records
Introduced by Karen Simpson, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a custodian to deny inspection of certain records pertaining to a divorce proceeding; and requiring a custodian to release records pertaining to a divorce proceeding to certain applicants under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 11, 2026
135
Yes
0
No
6
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.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| 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
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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