HB 73: Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; petitions for relief of care and custody.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; petitions for relief of care and custody; custodians. Allows the custodian of a child to file a petition for relief of the care and custody of such child in a juvenile and domestic relations district court. Current law only authorizes the parent or parents of a child to file such petition for relief of care and custody. The bill also requires the petitioning parent or custodian to cooperate with any services provided by a local department of social services during the initial investigation by such local department of social services after such petition for relief of care and custody has been filed. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Commission on Youth and is identical to SB 206.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0058)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 58 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. February 25, 2026Signed by President
6. February 25, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. February 25, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB73)
8. February 25, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB73ER)
9. February 25, 2026Enrolled
10. February 23, 2026Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 23, 2026Read third time
12. February 20, 2026Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

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