Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 982 — Child support; guidelines for determination of obligation, child support orders.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 110 (effective 7/1/18)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that the guidelines worksheet relied upon by the court or the Department of Social Services to compute a child support obligation for a support order issued by such court or the Department shall be placed in the court's file or the Department's file, and a copy of such guidelines worksheet shall be provided to the parties. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 982 clarifies the circumstances under which child support obligations can be adjusted for parents who may not be able to pay. Specifically, it states that if a parent's income is 150% or less of the federal poverty level, a court can lower their child support payment if evidence shows they cannot meet the minimum amount without harming the child's basic needs. This change is important as it helps ensure that courts can be more flexible and compassionate in recognizing the financial challenges some parents face while still making sure children's needs are prioritized.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18106061D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 20-108.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to guidelines for the determination of a child support obligation;
982 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee for Courts of Justice on February 5, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Sturtevant) A BILL to amend and reenact § 20-108.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to guidelines for the determination of a child support obligation;
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 982] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX CHILDREN CHILD CHILDREN CHILDREN CHILDREN CHILDREN CHILDREN 2.6% 3.4% 3.8% 4.2% 4.6% 5.0% C.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 110 (effective 7/1/18)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 5, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 26, 2018

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)

  8. Read third time

  9. Read second time

  10. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  11. Read first time

  12. Placed on Calendar

  13. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB982S1

  14. Committee substitute agreed to 18106061D-S1

  15. Reading of substitute waived

  16. Read second time

  17. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  18. Presented and ordered printed 18105395D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 100000
Total 100000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
James — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 982 do?
Provides that the guidelines worksheet relied upon by the court or the Department of Social Services to compute a child support obligation for a support order issued by such court or the Department shall be placed in the court's file or the Department's file, and a copy of such guidelines worksheet shall be provided to the parties. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 982?
SB 982 is sponsored by Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr..
What is the current status of SB 982?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2018. Enacted.
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