Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1344 — In camera interviews of child; court's discretion to conduct recording or transcript.

Last action — Left in Courts of Justice

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that the court has the discretion to conduct an in camera interview of a child whose custody or visitation is at issue. The bill requires that any record or transcript of such interview be prepared and made available to the parties. Current law requires that, when such an interview is conducted, a record shall be prepared.

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What changed in the latest version

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In the latest version of SB 1344, a specific section of the bill was removed while a new line was added. This addition may introduce new requirements or guidelines, while the removal could simplify the bill or eliminate outdated provisions. These changes are significant as they reflect adjustments aimed at improving the effectiveness of the legislation and addressing current needs. Overall, they shape how the law will be implemented and might affect those it governs.

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Action History

  1. Left in Courts of Justice

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote

  3. Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law

  4. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. Read first time

  6. Placed on Calendar

  7. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1344S1

  8. Committee substitute agreed to 17105090D-S1

  9. Reading of substitute waived

  10. Read second time

  11. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  12. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101653D

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

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1344 do?
Provides that the court has the discretion to conduct an in camera interview of a child whose custody or visitation is at issue. The bill requires that any record or transcript of such interview be prepared and made available to the parties. Current law requires that, when such an interview is conducted, a record shall be prepared.
Who sponsors SB 1344?
SB 1344 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell.
What is the current status of SB 1344?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1344?
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