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HB834Introduced in the House of Delegates

Family Law - Child Neglect Definition - Alteration

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Matthew Schindler, District 2

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Altering the definition of child neglect to include the failure or refusal to provide to a child the education required by law.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

February 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judiciary

  2. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

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