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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Criminal Justice Services; powers and duties; local and regional jails; repeal of model addiction recovery program. Removes the requirement that the Department of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, develop a model addiction recovery program that may be administered by sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, jail officers, administrators, or superintendents in any local or regional jail. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement for the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, to develop a model addiction recovery program that could be implemented in local or regional jails by their staff. This change, recommended by the Joint Commission on Health Care, simplifies the duties of the DCJS by eliminating the need to create and oversee such a program, allowing them to focus on their other mandated responsibilities related to law enforcement training, standards, and criminal justice administration.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB454 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB454) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092052.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB454/text/HB454 |
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