HB1363Introduced in the House of Delegates
Family abuse protective orders; conditions imposed upon issuance.
Introduced by Lindsey Dougherty, District 75
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Family abuse protective orders; other relief. Provides that in cases of family abuse where the court orders a permanent protective order, the court may require a respondent to pay or to contribute to the payment of rent or mortgage on a residence to which a petitioner was granted possession pursuant to such protective order and may further require that a respondent maintain suitable alternative housing and utility services to a residence to which a petitioner was granted possession.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0468)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Senate amendment agreed to by House (92-Y 6-N 0-A) · March 11, 2026
92
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26103623D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1363)
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
House subcommittee offered
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 26107550D-H1
Read first time
Read second time
committee substitute agreed to
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Read third time and passed House (87-Y 10-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment (12-Y 3-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read third time
Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to
Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed Senate with amendment (38-Y 2-N 0-A)
Senate amendment agreed to by House (92-Y 6-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1363ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 468 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0468)
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