Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1060: Foster and adoptive homes; barrier crimes, exceptions.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1060 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Foster and adoptive homes; barrier crimes, exceptions. Primary sponsor: Katrina Callsen (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 726 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Foster and adoptive homes; barrier crimes; exceptions. Consolidates existing barrier crime exceptions for foster or adoptive homes, including kinship foster homes, and establishes new barrier crime exceptions for certain drug offenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Callsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| David Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 726 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1060)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1060ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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