Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 485: Children's Cabinet; established, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 485 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children's Cabinet; established, report. Primary sponsor: Irene Shin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
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.
Children's Cabinet established; report. Establishes the Children's Cabinet to advise the Governor on matters pertaining to children in the Commonwealth and ways to improve their health, safety, and well-being.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB485)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105082D