VA HB 158
Status unknownAbuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did VA HB 158 pass?
The current status of VA HB 158 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Left in Committee Courts of Justice
What is VA HB 158 about?
Abuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex. Adds to the definition of "abused or neglected child" a child whose parent or other person responsible for his care attempts to transition the child to a sex or gender other than his biological sex.
Who sponsors VA HB 158?
Timothy P. Griffin is the primary sponsor of VA HB 158.
Description
Abuse or neglect of a child; transition of a child to sex or gender other than biological sex. Adds to the definition of "abused or neglected child" a child whose parent or other person responsible for his care attempts to transition the child to a sex or gender other than his biological sex.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-06
- Latest action
- 2026-02-18 — Left in Committee Courts of Justice
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Timothy P. Griffinprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-18
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
2026-01-26
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB158)
2026-01-06
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
referral-committee
2026-01-06
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100173D
filing,introduction
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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Attribution
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