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Introduced
11/27/2019
11/27/2019
In Committee
11/27/2019
11/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Application of parole statutes. Repeals the abolition of parole. The bill also provides that the Virginia Parole Board shall establish procedures for consideration of parole for persons who were previously ineligible for parole, because parole was abolished, to allow for an extension of time for reasonable cause.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the abolition of parole in Virginia. It reinstates parole eligibility for individuals convicted of non-violent felonies committed on or after January 1, 1995, while maintaining the ineligibility of those convicted of violent felonies as defined by the Code of Virginia. Additionally, the bill requires the Virginia Parole Board to establish procedures to consider parole for individuals who were previously ineligible due to the abolition of parole, allowing for extensions of time for reasonable cause.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Continued to 2021 in Judiciary (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+SB91 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB91S1+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB91S1+hil+pdf |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB91+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB91+hil+pdf |
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