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VA SB218

VA SB218
Inmates; Director of Dept. of Corrections, shall continue to accept applications for confinement.


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Introduced
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
Passed
03/10/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Director of the Department of Corrections; placement of inmates. Directs the Director of the Department of Corrections to continue accepting and reviewing applications for the confinement of inmates from a state party to the Interstate Corrections Compact entered into pursuant to relevant law, but prohibits any placement of any such inmate at the Red Onion State Prison until such time as the General Assembly reauthorizes such placement by act of assembly.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Director of the Department of Corrections to continue accepting and reviewing applications for housing inmates from other states that are part of the Interstate Corrections Compact, which is an agreement allowing states to transfer inmates for confinement. However, the bill prohibits the placement of any such inmate at the Red Onion State Prison unless the General Assembly, Virginia's legislative body, specifically authorizes it through a new law.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB218ER) (on 03/10/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB218
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB218/text/SB218ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB218) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134300.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB218/text/SB218E
Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB218/text/SB218AS1
Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB218/text/SB218ASC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB218) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1094398.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB218/text/SB218
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