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State Government / Virginia / Legislation / HB 863

HB 863Session 2027HouseIn committee

Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences.

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Elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Eliminates the mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain crimes.

Latest development · Jul 21, 2026

Continued from last session

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Session
2027
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Latest passage
Date unavailable
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

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Justice & Public Safety

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

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Primary sponsorRae Cousins

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  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Continued from last session

    House
  2. Mar 6, 2026

    Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (3/6/2026 3:51 pm)

    House
  3. Feb 5, 2026

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB863)

    House
  4. Feb 4, 2026

    Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

    House
  5. Feb 3, 2026

    Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  6. Jan 13, 2026

    Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  7. Jan 13, 2026

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102686D

    FilingIntroductionHouse

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Source data last updated Aug 13, 2026.