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* '''Session''': 2026 Virginia General Assembly | * '''Session''': 2026 Virginia General Assembly | ||
* '''Category''': Criminal Justice Reform | * '''Category''': Criminal Justice Reform | ||
== Legislative Status == | |||
* '''Bill Number''': HB853 | |||
* '''Official Title''': Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report. | |||
* '''Status''' (as of Feb 18, 2026): '''Continued to 2027''' — ⏸️ Continued to 2027 Session | |||
* '''Patron''': Rae Cousins | |||
* '''LIS Link''': [https://lis.virginia.gov/bill/20261/HB853 HB853 on Virginia LIS] | |||
* '''Notes''': Continued | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Latest revision as of 20:24, 18 February 2026
Virginia HB853 — Early Release for Violent Felons — Bill introduced by Virginia Democrats to give convicted murderers, rapists, and terrorists a chance to get out of prison early.
Summary
HB853 would create new pathways for early release from prison for individuals convicted of the most serious violent crimes, including murder, rape, and terrorism-related offenses.
Key Details
- Bill Number: HB853
- Session: 2026 Virginia General Assembly
- Category: Criminal Justice Reform
Legislative Status
- Bill Number: HB853
- Official Title: Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report.
- Status (as of Feb 18, 2026): Continued to 2027 — ⏸️ Continued to 2027 Session
- Patron: Rae Cousins
- LIS Link: HB853 on Virginia LIS
- Notes: Continued