HB 839 VA
Child custody proceedings; study, provisions to improve procedure for victims of family abuse, etc.
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Summary
This bill would direct the Judicial Council of Virginia to establish a work group to study how child custody proceedings can better serve victims of family abuse and their children. Family abuse victims often face challenges in custody proceedings when seeking to protect themselves and their children. The work group would examine procedures and responses in the courts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of abuse victims and children involved in custody cases. The work group would report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
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Official abstract
A BILL to direct the Judicial Council of Virginia to convene a work group to study the implementation of provisions to improve procedures for and responses to victims of family abuse and their children in child custody proceedings; report.
Sponsor (1)
- Adele Y. McClure Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105026D · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · lower
- Jan 28, 2026 Referred from Courts of Justice and referred to Rules (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 6, 2026 Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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