SB604Introduced in the Senate
Adoption, Foster Care, and Public Services - Prohibition Against Discrimination
Introduced by Mary Washington, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a child placement agency from denying a prospective parent's application to adopt a child based on certain characteristics with certain exceptions; prohibiting the Social Services Administration of the Department of Human Services and certain agencies, institutions, and facilities from discriminating against a foster parent, a prospective foster parent, or a child in foster care based on certain characteristics; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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