Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 863
Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rae Cousins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Eliminates the mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain crimes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 6, 2026 · House
Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (3/6/2026 3:51 pm) - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB863) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102686D