Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 206: Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; petitions for relief of care and custody.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 206 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; petitions for relief of care and custody. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0059).
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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 HB 73.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0059)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 59 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 59 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB206)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB206ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
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