Legislation - HB1290

Title: Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present
Sponsored by: Delegates Woods, Alston, Crutchfield, Harrison, Ivey, J. Long, McComas, Patterson, Roberson, Roberts, Ruth, Simmons, Stinnett, Taylor, Terrasa, and Turner
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Authorizing a child who is the subject of a child in need of assistance proceeding to be present at the proceeding; and authorizing the court to exclude the child from a proceeding under certain circumstances and after considering certain alternatives.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

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