Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1346 — Noncustodial Parent Employment and Child Support Pilot Program; created, report, sunset.

Last action — Continued from last session

  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 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill creates a pilot program to support noncustodial parents in finding employment and managing child support.

The legislation establishes a pilot program aimed at helping noncustodial parents gain employment while addressing their child support obligations. A report will be generated on the program's effectiveness before it sunsets.

What this means for you
  • Families: This program may provide noncustodial parents with better employment opportunities, potentially improving family financial stability.

Summary

Noncustodial Parent Employment and Child Support Pilot Program; created, report, sunset.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 63.2-1922.1, 63.2-1922.2, 63.2-192.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    There is hereby created in the Department the Noncustodial Parent Employment and Child Support Pilot Program (the Program). The purpose of the Program is

    Inserts “There is hereby created in the Department the Noncustodial Parent Employment and Child Support Pilot Program (the Program). The purpose of the Program is”.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    assist noncustodial parents who are in arrears on child support payments or unemployed or underemployed

    Inserts “assist noncustodial parents who are in arrears on child support payments or unemployed or underemployed”.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    with referrals to

    Inserts “with referrals to”.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    various resources, including employment referrals,

    Inserts “various resources, including employment referrals,”.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    employment skills training,

    Inserts “employment skills training,”.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    education classes,

    Inserts “education classes,”.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    parenting classes

    Inserts “parenting classes”.

  • 63.2-1922.1

    , and other forms of case management in lieu of or in addition to any available remedy to enforce or collect child support payments.

    Inserts “, and other forms of case management in lieu of or in addition to any available remedy to enforce or collect child support payments.”.

  • 63.2-1922.2

    The Department shall establish criteria for

    Inserts “The Department shall establish criteria for”.

  • 63.2-1922.2

    parental

    Inserts “parental”.

  • 63.2-1922.2

    participation in the Program.

    Inserts “participation in the Program.”.

  • 63.2-1922.2

    Such criteria may include employment requirements and

    Inserts “Such criteria may include employment requirements and”.

  • 63.2-1922.2

    income thresholds.

    Inserts “income thresholds.”.

  • 63.2-1922.2

    The Department may also identify and limit participation to specific courts and specific jurisdictions.

    Inserts “The Department may also identify and limit participation to specific courts and specific jurisdictions.”.

  • 63.2-192

    The Department shall report annually by December 1 to the Governor and the General Assembly data and information about the Program, including the number o

    Inserts “The Department shall report annually by December 1 to the Governor and the General Assembly data and information about the Program, including the number o”.

  • 63.2-192

    f par

    Inserts “f par”.

  • 63.2-192

    ents participating in the Program, any reduction in

    Inserts “ents participating in the Program, any reduction in”.

  • 63.2-192

    the use of enforcement remedies to collect child support payments, and the amount of child support payments paid on time by parent participants.

    Inserts “the use of enforcement remedies to collect child support payments, and the amount of child support payments paid on time by parent participants.”.

Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCJ sub: Civil

  6. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  7. H Presented and ordered printed 26105452D

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1346 do?
Noncustodial Parent Employment and Child Support Pilot Program; created, report, sunset.
Who sponsors HB1346?
HB1346 is sponsored by Nadarius E. Clark.
What is the current status of HB1346?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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