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VA HB768

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charniele Herring

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends § 20-124.2 of the Code of Virginia regarding court-ordered custody and visitation arrangements for minor children
  • Authorizes courts to order custody evaluations in cases involving custody or visitation disputes to help determine the best interests of the child
  • Removes a specific cross-reference to subsection H of § 16.1-278.15 while maintaining the court's authority to order independent mental health or psychological evaluations
  • Allows courts to determine how the costs of custody evaluations and mental health evaluations will be paid by the parties involved
  • Sponsored by Delegate Herring and referred to the Committee for Courts of Justice during the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Custody and visitation arrangements for minor; custody evaluation, report.

Last Action

Senate amendments agreed to by House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/11/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/26/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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