Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB501 — Guardians ad litem; mandatory appointment in custody or visitation cases involving a minor.

Last action — Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (11-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

Guardians ad litem; mandatory appointment in custody or visitation cases involving a minor.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (11-Y 0-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101042D

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 Courts of Justice

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11004
Total 11004
% of votes cast 73%0%0%27%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Not Voting
Lashrecse D. Aird — Not Voting
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Not Voting
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Not Voting
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB501 do?
Guardians ad litem; mandatory appointment in custody or visitation cases involving a minor.
Who sponsors SB501?
SB501 is sponsored by Danica A. Roem.
What is the current status of SB501?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB501?
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