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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Foster and adoptive homes; barrier crimes; exceptions. Consolidates existing barrier crime exceptions for foster or adoptive homes, including kinship foster homes, and establishes new barrier crime exceptions for certain drug offenses.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing laws in Virginia regarding background checks for individuals seeking to become foster or adoptive parents, including those in kinship foster homes (where a relative cares for a child). It consolidates and clarifies exceptions to "barrier crimes," which are certain criminal convictions that would typically disqualify someone from these roles. Specifically, the bill introduces new exceptions for certain drug offenses, allowing individuals with specific drug-related convictions to be approved as foster or adoptive parents under certain conditions, such as completing treatment programs and passing drug tests, or after a significant period has passed since their conviction and their civil rights have been restored. The bill also clarifies that these exceptions apply to both the applicant and any other adults living in the home.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Katrina Callsen (D)*,
Stacey Carroll (D),
Nicole Cole (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D),
David Reid (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Last Action
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1060 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1060) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127373.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1060/text/HB1060 |
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