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HB4438Introduced in the House of Delegates

Relating to Sexual Abuse Prevention Screening, Hiring and Dismissal Requirements

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Bill Bell, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to establish sexual abuse prevention screening, hiring, and dismissal requirements for all school employees and contractors who work at schools.

Where it stands

To House Education

January 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education then Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

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