Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 158: Abuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 158 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Abuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex. Primary sponsor: Tim Griffin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Courts of Justice.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Abuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex. Adds to the definition of "abused or neglected child" a child whose parent or other person responsible for his care attempts to transition the child to a sex or gender other than his biological sex.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Griffin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“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
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB158)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100173D