VirginiaMandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing, good cause shown exception.
What it does
Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing; good cause shown exception. Requires a court to order the sealing or partial sealing of a divorce record of agreement upon motion of a party except for good cause shown. Under current law, sealing is discretionary.
More detail
The bill provides that rulings and orders of the court shall only be sealed for good cause shown.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 18Left in Committee Courts of JusticeLatest
- Feb 5Assigned HCJ sub: CivilMinor
- Feb 2Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1517)
- Jan 23Referred to Committee for Courts of JusticeMinor
- Jan 23Presented and ordered printed 26103524DIntroduced