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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session
HB224Paternity; proceedings to establish.
Direction
Custody & supportpaternityAI label
↔Mixed rights of the paying or noncustodial parentmodel confidence 80%
Makes genetic tests affirming at least 98% probability have the same legal effect as a judgment of paternity, and allows voluntary acknowledgments of paternity to be rescinded within 60 days unless an order is entered, while adding exceptions to bar establishing paternity when conception resulted in
Scientifically reliable genetic tests, including blood tests, which affirm at least a ninety-eight percent probability of paternity. Such genetic test results shall have the same legal effect as a judgment entered pursuant to § 20-49.8.
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Law
Stage: Law · step 6 of 6
Last action
2026-04-08: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0369)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends paternity establishment rules by updating genetic testing thresholds and effects, adding a bar (with exceptions) on establishing paternity for children conceived by certain sexual offenses, changing rescission rules for acknowledgments, expanding who may file proceedings, and updating intestacy rules for assisted conception and out-of-wedlock children to cross-reference the paternity chapter. These changes affect paternity determinations between parents (or potential parents) in ways that are both more and less favorable to the less-custodial or paying parent's rights in some,
Related bills
HB839Child custody proceedings; study, provisions to improve procedure for victims of family abuse, etc.↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Committee
HB1346Noncustodial Parent Employment and Child Support Pilot Program; created, report, sunset.↑Expands rights of the paying or noncustodial parent↑Expands rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Committee
HB303Divorce; adultery, filing, parties living separate and apart, report.↔Mixed rights of the paying or noncustodial parent=No change to rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Law
HB601Exemptions from garnishment; minimum protected account balance, certain benefit payments.↑Expands rights of the paying or noncustodial parent=No change to rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Law
Hearings and calendar
2026-01-28 00:00 · Hearing · House Courts of Justice: Civil Hearing House North Subcommittee Room - 200
2026-02-04 00:00 · Hearing · House Courts of Justice Hearing House Committee Room C - 206
2026-03-04 19:00 · Hearing · Senate Courts of Justice Hearing Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building
2026-03-05 19:00 · Hearing · Senate Courts of Justice Hearing Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building
Votes
Date
Chamber
Motion
Yea-Nay
2026-01-28
H
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N)
9-0
Passed
2026-02-04
H
Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)