Correctional facilities, local; entry privileges.
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SB 673 — Correctional facilities, local; entry privileges.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 277 (effective 7/1/22)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 08, 2022.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Local correctional facilities; entry privileges.Authorizes the Governor and members of the General Assembly toenter the interior of any local correctional facility.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of the bill clarifies who is allowed to enter local correctional facilities and specifies that the Governor, members of the General Assembly, and certain state and local agency staff have access. It also makes it clear that attorneys can enter to meet with clients or witnesses. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that anyone entering a facility will undergo a search, which is intended to ensure safety. These changes help define access rights and maintain security within correctional facilities.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E277 An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-127 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local correctional facilities;
R O [S 673] Approved LApril 8, 2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 53.1-127.
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AttorneysIn shalladdition, beDepartment permittedof Corrections staff and state and local health department staff shall, in the interiorperformance witnessesof inpromulgated casespursuant into whichsubsections theyA areand involved.B of § 53.1-68.
ExceptAttorneys forshall thebe announcedpermitted orin unannouncedthe inspectiSnsinterior who are authorized pursuant to subsections A and B of § 53.1-68 or a reviewlocal conductedcorrectional pursuantfacility to §confer 53.1-69.1,with theprisoners sheriff,who jailare administrator,their orclients other person in charge of the facility shall prescribe the 3ime and conditionswith underprisoners whichwho attorneysare andwitnesses otherin personscases mayin enter the local correctional facility foR which hethey isare B.involved.
Except for the announced or unannounced inspections authorized pursuant to subsections A and B of § 53.1-68 or a review conducted pursuant to § 53.1-69.1, the sheriff, jail administrator, or other person in charge of the facility shall prescribe the time and conditions under which attorneys and other persons may enter the local correctional facility for which he is responsible.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 277 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Impact statement from DPB (SB673ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Passage (96-Y 3-N)
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Passed House (96-Y 3-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Public Safety (17-Y 3-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)
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Assigned PS sub: Subcommittee #2
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Referred to Committee on Public Safety
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 3-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 1-N 1-A)
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Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (SB673)
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Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Presented and ordered printed 22103030D
Sponsors
- Joseph D. Morrissey · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 6 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Joseph D. Morrissey
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 95 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 95 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 3% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 14% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| March, Marie E. | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Nay |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Bill Wiley | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Not Voting |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Yea |
| Cordoza, A.C. | — | Yea |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Yea |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| Jason S. Ballard | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mundon King, Candi | — | Nay |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Nay |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Not Voting |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Wren M. Williams | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 11% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Yea |
| Jason S. Ballard | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mundon King, Candi | — | Nay |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Not Voting |
| Wren M. Williams | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 35 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 8% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 7% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Not Voting |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Nay |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 673 do?
- Local correctional facilities; entry privileges.Authorizes the Governor and members of the General Assembly toenter the interior of any local correctional facility.
- Who sponsors SB 673?
- SB 673 is sponsored by Joseph D. Morrissey.
- What is the current status of SB 673?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 673?
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