HB4048Introduced in the House of Delegates
To prohibit placement of children in unlicensed organizations
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by Elias Coop-Gonzalez, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create the crime of sale or barter of a child for adoption and the prohibition of placement of children for adoption by an unlicensed person or organization and create criminal penalties.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
January 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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