HB1517Introduced in the House of Delegates
Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing, good cause shown exception.
Introduced by Robert Bloxom, District 100
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing; good cause shown exception. Requires a court to order the sealing or partial sealing of a divorce record of agreement upon motion of a party except for good cause shown. Under current law, sealing is discretionary. The bill provides that rulings and orders of the court shall only be sealed for good cause shown.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26103524D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1517)
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
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