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VA HB1302

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Convirs-Fowler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adult victims of domestic assault and battery under § 18.2-57.2 may petition to transfer their case from juvenile and domestic relations district court to general district court for open court proceedings
  • Transfer option applies only when both the victim and alleged offender are adults; cases remain in juvenile court if the alleged offender is a child
  • Amends § 16.1-241 of the Code of Virginia regarding jurisdiction of juvenile and domestic relations district courts
  • Introduced January 15, 2026 by Delegate Convirs-Fowler, currently pending committee referral

Legislative Description

Jurisdiction of district courts; assault and battery of a family or household member.

Last Action

Left in Committee Courts of Justice

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2026
Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal1/29/2026
Courts of Justice1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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