HB1511Introduced in the House of Delegates
Fatherhood Initiative; fatherhood needs assessment, etc.
Introduced by Michael Feggans, District 97
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Fatherhood Initiative; fatherhood needs assessment; Fatherhood Initiative Grants Program and Fund established. Requires the Virginia Department of Social Services to develop and implement the Fatherhood Initiative for the purpose of focusing on the recognition of fathers as essential partners in child and family well-being, addressing a critical gap in family support services, and promoting positive father involvement linked to improved maternal, child, and family outcomes. Under the bill, each local board of social services shall undertake a needs assessment to ensure that the local department of social services is addressing the unique needs of the fathers of children served by the local department. The bill also establishes the Fatherhood Initiative Grants Program and Fund, which awards grants to community-based organizations to address the needs of fathers.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) · February 13, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | Yes |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26105747D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Assigned sub: Social Services
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
Reported from Health and Human Services with substitute and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)
Committee substitute printed 26107323D-H1
Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1511)
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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