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VA HB224

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Hope

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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genetic tests showing at least 98% probability of paternity and voluntary written statements under oath that can be rescinded within 60 days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

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/11/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/26/2026
Courts of Justice1/8/2026

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