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VA HB1985

Child support orders; date of conception.


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Introduced
01/07/2025
In Committee
01/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/22/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Child support orders; date of conception. Provides that any child support order is retroactive to the date of the conception of the child. Under current law, such support order is retroactive to the date of the filing of an action for the establishment of such support order. The bill specifies that its provisions will only apply to child support orders entered for children conceived on or after July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Virginia law to change how the retroactive date for child support orders is determined, shifting from the date of filing a support action to the date of the child's conception. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of the Virginia Code to stipulate that child support orders can be retroactively calculated from the date of conception, rather than from the date a support action is filed. This means that child support could potentially be owed for a longer period, starting from when the child was conceived. The bill includes important limitations: these changes will only apply to children conceived on or after July 1, 2025, providing a clear implementation date and preventing retroactive application to existing children. The modifications affect multiple legal contexts, including divorce proceedings, child support determinations, and jurisdiction between different courts (such as juvenile and domestic relations district courts and circuit courts). By changing the retroactive start date, the bill aims to ensure that financial support for children begins earlier in their lifecycle, potentially providing more comprehensive financial support for children from their earliest stages of existence.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Left in Courts of Justice (on 02/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1985
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1985) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019875.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1985/text/HB1985
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