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VA SB218
VA SB218Inmates; Director of Dept. of Corrections, shall continue to accept applications for confinement.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
03/10/2026
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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