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HB158Introduced in the House of Delegates

Abuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex.

IntroducedHouse Courts of Justice

Introduced by Tim Griffin, District 53

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Abuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex. Adds to the definition of "abused or neglected child" a child whose parent or other person responsible for his care attempts to transition the child to a sex or gender other than his biological sex.

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

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100173D

  2. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB158)

  4. Left in Committee Courts of Justice

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