Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB853 — Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report.

Last action — Continued from last session

  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 13, 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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In plain language

Allows petitions to modify sentences with specified eligibility and procedures.

This bill pertains to the process for individuals seeking modifications to their sentences. It outlines eligibility criteria and procedural requirements for filing such petitions.

Summary

Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (2/9/2026 11:33 am)

  5. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB853)

  7. H Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (2/4/2026 10:34 am)

  8. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  9. H Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

  10. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB853)

  11. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  12. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105027D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB853 do?
Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report.
Who sponsors HB853?
HB853 is sponsored by Rae Cousins.
What is the current status of HB853?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB853?
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