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HB4044Introduced in the House of Delegates

To require hair follicle drug testing of parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect of a minor

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Phil Mallow, District 75

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to enhance and improve child well-being by requiring a hair follicle drug test of a substantiated child abuser before restoring visitation rights.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

January 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. To House Courts

  6. Markup Discussion

  7. To House Judiciary

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