Today, the House of Delegates passed ten bills to the Senate including House Bill 2335 and House Bill 2363.
House Bill 2335 increases the penalty for driving under the influence with a child in the vehicle. It also increases the penalty for the individual driving under the influence causing an accident resulting in the death of a child.
House Bill 2362, “Best Interest of the Child Protection Act of 2021,” establishes initial custody arrangements to be 50/50 between the parents. To change the 50/50 split, one parent must prove the other parent to be incompetent, neglectful, or abusive. The bill would allow for petitions to reopen already settled custody cases.
Opponents of the bill believe the 50/50 custody offers several issues, including loss of stability, insurance, and judge’s discretion. Proponents believe the 50/50 custody will allow children time with both parents and other siblings.
The House is adjourned until 11 am tomorrow, March 9, 2021.
Committees
Today
- The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 1 pm in Room 215E.
- The Education Committee will meet at 1:30 pm in the House Chamber.
- The Finance Committee will meet at 4 pm in the House Chamber.
- The Committee on Technology and Infrastructure will meet at 6 pm in the House Chamber.
Tomorrow
- The Committee on Health and Human Resources will meet at 9 am in Room 215E.
- The Committee on Energy and Manufacturing will meet at 9 am in the House Chamber.
- The Rules Committee will meet at 10:45 in Room 410M.
- The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 2 pm in Room 215E.
