HB776Introduced in the House of Delegates
Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision - Mandatory Petition (NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act)
Introduced by Malcolm Ruff, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring an intake officer to file a petition alleging that a child under the age of 13 years is a child in need of supervision if the child is alleged to have committed an act that results in the death of a victim; and requiring a law enforcement officer to forward a complaint alleging that a child under the age of 13 years committed an act that resulted in the death of a victim to the Department of Juvenile Services for appropriate action.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 635
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
46
Yes
0
No
1
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 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Not Voting |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 635
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