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Fictive kin; definition.

It became law on Apr 6, 2026.

VA HB 1327 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsor
Anne Ferrell Tata
Latest action
Apr 6, 2026

What it does

Child dependency cases; court procedures; fictive kin; definition. Updates the definition of fictive kin to specify that such person is required to have an established relationship with a child or his family prior to the child's initial entry into foster care to meet the definition of fictive kin.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 6, 2026

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It is law in Virginia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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