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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Parole; eligibility; youthful offenders. Expands the eligibility requirements for juvenile parole to include (i) any person sentenced to a term of life imprisonment for a single felony offense or multiple felony offenses committed while that person was 20 years of age or younger and who has served at least 20 years of such sentence and (ii) any person who has active sentences that total more than 20 years for a single felony offense or multiple felony offenses committed while that person was 20 years of age or younger and who has served at least 20 years of such sentence. Under current law, only a person who was a juvenile when he committed any such offense is eligible for juvenile parole.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for parole for individuals who committed offenses when they were 20 years old or younger, a change from the current law which only allows parole for those who were juveniles at the time of their offense. Specifically, it makes eligible for parole any person sentenced to life imprisonment for offenses committed at age 20 or younger, provided they have served at least 20 years, and also any person with combined sentences totaling over 20 years for offenses committed at age 20 or younger, who has also served at least 20 years. The Parole Board, which is responsible for granting parole based on established rules and considering factors like rehabilitation, will review these cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N) (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB222 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB222/text/SB222 |
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