Best interests of a child; when appropriate, frequent and continuing contact with each parent. (HB485)

Introduced By

Del. Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Best interests of a child; frequent and continuing contact with each parent. Provides that, while considering the best interests of a child for the purposes of determining custody or visitation arrangements, the court shall, when appropriate, assure frequent and continuing contact with each parent. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/03/2020Committee
01/03/2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104503D
01/03/2020Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/29/2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment (8-Y 0-N)
02/07/2020Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (14-Y 3-N) (see vote tally)
02/07/2020Committee substitute printed 20107205D-H1
02/09/2020Read first time
02/10/2020Read second time
02/10/2020Committee substitute agreed to 20107205D-H1
02/10/2020Engrossment refused by House (41-Y 52-N)
02/10/2020VOTE: Engrossment (41-Y 52-N) (see vote tally)