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VA · HB942INTRO · 2 COSPONSORS

Custody and visitation of a child; possession or consumption of authorized substances.

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Plain-English Summary

Custody and visitation; possession or consumption of authorized substances. Provides that no person shall be denied custody or visitation of a child, based only on the fact that the child's parent or other person responsible for his care, or the person petitioning for custody or visitation of the child, possessed or consumed legally authorized substances. The bill directs the Board of Social Services to amend its regulations, guidance documents, and other instructional materials to ensure that s…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
Parent / guardian

via Voices for Virginia's Children: Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.

Student / education borrower

via Voices for Virginia's Children: Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.

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Who This Affectsvia advocacy orgs
  • Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via Voices for Virginia's Children

    Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.

  • Student / education borrowerdirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via Voices for Virginia's Children

    Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.

What the Bill Does
  • Child abuse and neglect; custody and visitation, possession or consumption of authorized substances.
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