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VA HB768
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charniele Herring
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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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