HB4986Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to providing additional ground for abandonment finding in an adoption proceeding
Introduced by Lori Dittman, District 63
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the termination of parental rights upon certain convictions of crime.
Where it stands
To Judiciary
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 292) · March 4, 2026
91
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 | Absent |
| 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 Judiciary
Introduced in House
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. 292)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
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