Virginia - Session 2026
Title: Mandatory sequestration of record; partial sealing, good cause shown exception.
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. The bill provides that rulings and orders of the court shall only be sealed for good cause shown.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Status | failed |
| 2026-01-23 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-18 | Latest Action | H Left in Committee Courts of Justice |