Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1517: Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing, good cause shown exception.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1517 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing, good cause shown exception. Primary sponsor: Rob Bloxom (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Courts of Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing; good cause shown exception. Requires a court to order the sealing or partial sealing of a divorce record of agreement upon motion of a party except for good cause shown. Under current law, sealing is discretionary. The bill provides that rulings and orders of the court shall only be sealed for good cause shown.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Bloxom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Courts of Justice
- Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1517)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 26103524D