Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB463 — Child custody cases; Jud. Council of Va., et al., to evaluate representation by guardians ad litem.

Last action — Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (13-Y 0-N)

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Child custody cases; Jud. Council of Va., et al., to evaluate representation by guardians ad litem.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (13-Y 0-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee on Rules

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100742D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Stricken at request of Patron in Rules

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13002
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Not Voting
Christie New Craig — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Not Voting
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB463 do?
Child custody cases; Jud. Council of Va., et al., to evaluate representation by guardians ad litem.
Who sponsors SB463?
SB463 is sponsored by Danica A. Roem.
What is the current status of SB463?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB463?
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