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VA HB 863

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Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did VA HB 863 pass?

The current status of VA HB 863 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-07-21): Continued from last session

What is VA HB 863 about?

Elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Eliminates the mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain crimes.

Who sponsors VA HB 863?

Rae Cousins is the primary sponsor of VA HB 863.

Description

Elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Eliminates the mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain crimes.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-07-21 — Continued from last session
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Rae Cousinsprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-21

    Continued from last session

  2. 2026-03-06

    Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (3/6/2026 3:51 pm)

  3. 2026-02-05

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB863)

  4. 2026-02-04

    Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

  5. 2026-02-03

    Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

    referral-committee

  6. 2026-01-13

    Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

    referral-committee

  7. 2026-01-13

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102686D

    filing,introduction

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Votes

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Related bills

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Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB863

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