Abuse and neglect of children; contact with other parent, penalty. (SB1368)

Introduced By

Sen. Bill DeSteph (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

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

Description

Abuse and neglect of children; contact with other parent; penalty. Provides that any parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of a child under the age of 18 whose willful act or omission interferes with such child's contact and relationship with the other parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of such child, including unreasonably denying the other parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of such child access to or visitation with such child, is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/13/2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102037D
01/13/2021Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
01/14/2021Impact statement from VCSC (SB1368)
01/20/2021Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Comments

Virginia Poverty Law Center, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

VPLC opposes.