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VA HB556

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Atoosa Reaser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Virginia Code §§ 20-91 and 32.1-268 to modify requirements for social security numbers and DMV control numbers in divorce and annulment proceedings

  • Requires divorce decrees to include each party's social security number or DMV-issued control number only "if known and available," rather than as an absolute requirement

  • Applies the same "if known and available" standard to the information clerks must furnish to the State Registrar when filing reports of divorce or annulment

  • Proposed by the House Committee for Courts of Justice on February 4, 2026, as a substitute for the original bill by Delegate Reaser

Legislative Description

Divorce decrees; reports, includes social security numbers or other control numbers.

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 Justice1/22/2026
Health and Human Services: Health1/21/2026
Health and Human Services1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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