Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB839 — Child custody proceedings; study, provisions to improve procedure for victims of family abuse, etc.

Last action — Continued from last session

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill aims to study and improve custody procedures for victims of family abuse.

This bill focuses on examining child custody proceedings to better support victims of family abuse. It seeks to establish new provisions that enhance the procedural experience for these individuals in custody matters.

What this means for you
  • Families: This legislation could lead to changes that better protect families experiencing abuse during custody proceedings.

Summary

Child custody proceedings; study, provisions to improve procedure for victims of family abuse, etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H House subcommittee offered

  5. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  6. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  7. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  8. H Referred from Courts of Justice and referred to Rules (Voice Vote)

  9. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  10. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  11. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105026D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB839 do?
Child custody proceedings; study, provisions to improve procedure for victims of family abuse, etc.
Who sponsors HB839?
HB839 is sponsored by Adele Y. McClure.
What is the current status of HB839?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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