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Introduced
12/22/2025
12/22/2025
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Modification of sentence for marijuana-related offenses. Creates a process by which persons convicted of certain felony offenses involving the possession, manufacture, selling, giving, distribution, transportation, or delivery of marijuana committed prior to July 1, 2021, who remain incarcerated or on community supervision on July 1, 2026, may receive an automatic hearing to consider modification of such person's sentence. The provisions of this bill sunset on July 1, 2029.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a process for individuals convicted of certain felony marijuana offenses committed before July 1, 2021, to have their sentences reviewed and potentially modified if they are still incarcerated or under community supervision (a form of supervised release) by July 1, 2026. The courts will automatically schedule hearings to consider sentence reductions, including to time served, or other modifications, taking into account the legalization of marijuana, unless the Commonwealth can prove it's not in the public interest. Individuals eligible for this process will be notified and may be entitled to legal assistance if they cannot afford it. This provision is temporary and will expire on July 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (18)
J.R. Henson (D)*,
Bonita Anthony (D),
Alex Askew (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Joshua Cole (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Paul Krizek (D),
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Last Action
Read first time (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB26 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB26) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1115987.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB26/text/HB26H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB26) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099983.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB26/text/HB26HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB26/text/HB26HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB26/text/HB26 |
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