HB258
Early childhood care and education; updates terminology.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 5-N 0-A)
Chief Patron:
Shelly Simonds (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Early childhood care and education; terminology.
Updates throughout the Code of Virginia the term 'family day home' to 'home-based child care' and the term 'family day system' to 'home-based child care system.'-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102991D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/20/2026 - House: Placed on Education Agenda
- 01/20/2026 - House: Assigned HED sub: Early Childhood and Innovation
- 01/21/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
- 01/23/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB258)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Education Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: House committee offered
- 01/28/2026 - House: Reported from Education with amendment(s) (20-Y 1-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/02/2026 - House: Read second time
- 02/02/2026 - House: committee amendment agreed to
- 02/02/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 5-N 0-A)
