Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1222: Social services, local departments of; child abuse and neglect, recorded interviews.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1222 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Social services, local departments of; child abuse and neglect, recorded interviews. Primary sponsor: Karrie Delaney (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local departments of social services; child abuse and neglect; recorded interviews. Requires local departments of social services, unless otherwise demonstrated by good cause shown, to record any child welfare interview, defined in the bill. Under the bill, any person may record any communications between themselves and child-protective services personnel that take place during the course of an investigation or family assessment. Under current law, only a person who is suspected of abuse or neglect of a child and who is the subject of an investigation or family assessment may record such communications.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karrie Delaney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| 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
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1222)
- 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
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1222ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendments agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendments agreed to
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