Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB482 — Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; supervision by Office of Dept. of Corrections Ombudsman.

Last action — Incorporated by Public Safety (HB1421-Keys-Gamarra) (Voice Vote)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; supervision by Office of Dept. of Corrections Ombudsman.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporated by Public Safety (HB1421-Keys-Gamarra) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  4. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB482)

  5. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  6. H Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2

  7. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  8. H Referred to Committee on Public Safety

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103406D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB482 do?
Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; supervision by Office of Dept. of Corrections Ombudsman.
Who sponsors HB482?
HB482 is sponsored by Patrick A. Hope.
What is the current status of HB482?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB482?
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