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VA HB667
VA HB667Juvenile/domestic rel. district cts.; petition, noncitizen aged 18-21 years for leg. custody/relief.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; jurisdiction; definitions; petition by noncitizen aged 18 to 21 years for legal custody. Allows an unmarried noncitizen between the ages of 18 and 21 who has been abused, neglected, or abandoned to petition a juvenile and domestic relations district court to be placed in the physical custody of a proposed legal custodian. The bill also includes such unmarried noncitizen in the definitions of "child," "juvenile," and "minor," as such terms are related to juvenile and domestic relations district courts.
AI Summary
This bill allows unmarried noncitizens between the ages of 18 and 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned to petition a juvenile and domestic relations district court for legal custody, expanding the definition of "child," "juvenile," and "minor" within these courts to include such individuals. This means these young noncitizens can seek protection and placement with a legal custodian through the same court system that handles cases for minors under 18, providing them with legal recourse and support similar to that available to citizens in similar vulnerable situations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D)*,
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Joshua Cole (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
Phil Hernandez (D),
Alfonso Lopez (D),
Adele McClure (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Rodney Willett (D),
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0656) (on 04/13/2026)
Bill Topics
Immigration
- ‐ Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
- ‐ Court Administration
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667 | 01/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/CHAP0656 | 04/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667ER | 03/30/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667H2 | 03/12/2026 |
| Conference Report HB667 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667AC | 03/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667S1 | 02/28/2026 |
| Courts of Justice Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667ASC1 | 02/25/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667HC2 | 02/02/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667H1 | 02/02/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667HC1 | 01/28/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB667/text/HB667 | 01/13/2026 |
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