Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 837: Juvenile and domestic relations district court; recording of proceedings.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 837 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile and domestic relations district court; recording of proceedings. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 18, 2024): Left in 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.
Recording of proceedings in district courts; juvenile and domestic relations district court. Allows an audio recording of proceedings in a juvenile and domestic relations district court to be made by a party or his counsel.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Cousins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
“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 Courts of Justice
- Continued to 2025 in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24103643D