HR 485 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Judges; nominations for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court.

This bill nominates specific individuals to serve as elected judges on juvenile and domestic relations district courts. It directly affects the judicial system by filling vacancies in courts that handle cases involving children and family matters. The key provision is the formal selection of nominees through a House vote, which confirms their eligibility for election to these judicial positions. This action streamlines the process of appointing judges who will preside over family law and juvenile cases. The bill does not alter court procedures or laws but focuses on personnel appointments within the existing judicial framework.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2026

How they voted

840
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 87
Mar 13, 2026
D Democratic53
51 Yea 2
96% Yea
R Republican34
33 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Introduced
Presented, ordered printed (HR485)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Michelle Maldonado
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
VA
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