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VA HJ 21

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Veterans; VSCC to propose model policy framework for treatment in criminal justice system.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did VA HJ 21 pass?

The current status of VA HJ 21 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Left in Rules

What is VA HJ 21 about?

Study; Virginia State Crime Commission; model policy framework; justice-involved veterans; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study and propose recommendations for a model policy framework for the treatment and sentencing of veterans in the criminal justice system.

Who sponsors VA HJ 21?

Joshua E. Thomas is the primary sponsor of VA HJ 21.

Description

Study; Virginia State Crime Commission; model policy framework; justice-involved veterans; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study and propose recommendations for a model policy framework for the treatment and sentencing of veterans in the criminal justice system.

Introduced
2026-01-12
Latest action
2026-02-18 — Left in Rules
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joshua E. Thomasprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-12

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101932D

    filing,introduction

  2. 2026-01-12

    Referred to Committee on Rules

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-22

    Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-01-23

    Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)

  5. 2026-02-18

    Left in Rules

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Votes

  • Subcommittee recommends laying on the table

    2026-01-23 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Dan I. Helmer: yes
    • Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr.: yes
    • C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.: yes
    • Kathy K.L. Tran: yes
    • Terry G. Kilgore: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ21

Attribution

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