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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 463: Child custody cases; Jud. Council of Va., et al., to evaluate representation by guardians ad litem.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 463 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child custody cases; Jud. Council of Va., et al., to evaluate representation by guardians ad litem. Primary sponsor: Danica Roem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (13-Y 0-N).

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Official summary

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

Judicial Council of Virginia, Virginia State Bar, and Virginia Bar Association; work group to evaluate representation by guardians ad litem in child custody cases; report. Directs the Judicial Council of Virginia, in conjunction with the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Bar Association, to convene a work group composed of relevant stakeholders to evaluate the ratio of cases involving the custody of a child to the number of reasonably available qualified guardians ad litem throughout the Commonwealth and to make recommendations relating to additional support that may be needed based on such ratios. The bill requires the work group to report such findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice by November 30, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Danica RoemPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30

“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. Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (13-Y 0-N)
  2. Referred to Committee on Rules
  3. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100742D

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source