Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1382: Members of U.S. Armed Forces, etc.; domicile & residential requirements for annulment, etc.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1382 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Members of U.S. Armed Forces, etc.; domicile & residential requirements for annulment, etc. Primary sponsor: Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0469).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Domicile and residential requirements for annulment, affirmance, or divorce; members of the Armed Forces of the United States and civilian employees of the United States; return from station. Provides that, for the purposes of domicile requirements for annulment, affirmance, or divorce, any member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any civilian employee of the United States, including any foreign service officer, who (i) at the time the suit is filed, or immediately preceding such suit, has returned to the Commonwealth following being stationed in any territory or foreign country and (ii) resided or lived in in the Commonwealth for the six-month period immediately preceding his being stationed in such territory or country shall be deemed to have been domiciled in and to have been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth during the six months preceding the filing of a suit for annulment or divorce.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0469)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 469 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1382)
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1382ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 2-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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