HB4656Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to chronic absenteeism
Introduced by Joe Ellington, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to remove truancy as a status offense, shift the absenteeism focus from punitive to preventative, and clarify the statutory provisions and procedures for chronic absenteeism.
Where it stands
On 2nd reading, rereferred to Education
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 171) · February 24, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
100 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Education
Markup Discussion
Do pass, but first to Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 171)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Education then Finance
To Education
Without recommendation, but first rereferred to Education then Finance
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, rereferred to Education
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