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HB5496Introduced in the House of Delegates

Providing for the offense of child torture.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Margitta Mazzocchi, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to establish the criminal offense of child torture.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 13, 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

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