HB5669Introduced in the House of Delegates
Prohibiting the home schooling of children in certain circumstances
Introduced by Shawn Fluharty, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to establish Raylee's law which temporarily prohibits authorization of home instruction if there is a pending child abuse or neglect investigation against a custodial parent of guardian.
Where it stands
On 2nd reading, House Calendar
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Constitutional Rule Suspension Rejected (Roll No. 344) · March 4, 2026
50
Yes
41
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 | No |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | No |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | No |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | No |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Education
By substitute, do pass, but first to Judiciary
2nd reference dispensed
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Dispensed with Constitutional Rule Rejected (Roll No. 277)
Read 1st time
Constitutional Rule Suspension Rejected (Roll No. 344)
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Placed on House Calendar
On 2nd reading, House Calendar
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