HB839Introduced in the House of Delegates
Child custody proceedings; study, provisions to improve procedure for victims of family abuse, etc.
Introduced by Adele McClure, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Judicial Council of Virginia; work group to study the implementation of provisions to improve procedures for and responses to victims of family abuse and their children in child custody proceedings; report. Directs the Judicial Council of Virginia to convene a work group of relevant stakeholders to study the implementation of provisions to improve procedures for and responses to victims of family abuse and their children in child custody proceedings. The bill requires the work group to submit its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026, to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
February 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105026D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Referred from Courts of Justice and referred to Rules (Voice Vote)
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
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