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VA HB224
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Hope
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AI Summary
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Adds two new methods for establishing parent-child relationships: through proceedings under § 63.2-1913 and through voluntary acknowledgement of paternity signed under oath by both parents pursuant to § 63.2-1914
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Clarifies that circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction with juvenile and domestic relations district courts over parentage determinations, with all such proceedings governed by Chapter 3.1
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Expands the legal framework for determining parentage in property and inheritance matters to include paternity established under Chapter 3.1 (§ 20-49.1 et seq.) and §§ 63.2-1913 or 63.2-1914, in addition to assisted conception provisions
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Maintains existing paternity establishment methods including genetic tests showing at least 98% probability of paternity and voluntary written statements under oath that can be rescinded within 60 days
Legislative Description
Paternity; proceedings to establish.
Last Action
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/10/2026