Virginia 2026 Session Status: In Committee

HB1326 — Geriatric prisoners; conditional release, Parole Board shall promulgate regulations.

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

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Geriatric prisoners; conditional release, Parole Board shall promulgate regulations.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 53.1-40.01.

  • 53.1-40.01

    A.

    Inserts “A.”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    Class 1

    Strikes “Class 1”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    listed in subsection B

    Inserts “listed in subsection B”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    sixty-five → 65

    Replaces “sixty-five” with “65”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    sixty → 60

    Replaces “sixty” with “60”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    ten → 10

    Replaces “ten” with “10”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    B. Any person serving a sentence imposed upon a conviction for the following felony offenses shall not be eligible to petition the Parole Board

    Inserts “B. Any person serving a sentence imposed upon a conviction for the following felony offenses shall not be eligible to petition the Parole Board”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    for conditional release pursuant to subsection A:

    Inserts “for conditional release pursuant to subsection A:”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    1. Any Class 1 felony; or

    Inserts “1. Any Class 1 felony; or”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    2. Any of the following offenses, provided that such offense was committed on or after July 1, 2026:

    Inserts “2. Any of the following offenses, provided that such offense was committed on or after July 1, 2026:”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    a. Any violation of § 18.2-32, 18.2-32.1, 18.2-32.2, or 18.2-33;

    Inserts “a. Any violation of § 18.2-32, 18.2-32.1, 18.2-32.2, or 18.2-33;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    b. Any violation of § 18.2-40 or 18.2-45;

    Inserts “b. Any violation of § 18.2-40 or 18.2-45;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    c. Any violation of § 18.2-46.5, subsection A or B of § 18.2-46.6, or § 18.2-46.7;

    Inserts “c. Any violation of § 18.2-46.5, subsection A or B of § 18.2-46.6, or § 18.2-46.7;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    d. Robbery under § 18.2-58 or carjacking under § 18.2-58.1;

    Inserts “d. Robbery under § 18.2-58 or carjacking under § 18.2-58.1;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    e. Criminal sexual assault punishable as a felony under Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, except when not committed against a minor, a violation of subdivision A 5 of § 18.2-67.3, § 18.2-67.4:1, subsection B of § 18.2-67.5, or § 18.2-67.5:1;

    Inserts “e. Criminal sexual assault punishable as a felony under Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, except when not committed against a minor, a violation of subdivision A 5 of § 18.2-67.3, § 18.2-67.4:1, subsection B of § 18.2-67.5, or § 18.2-67.5:1;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    f. Any violation of § 18.2-481, 40.1-100.2, or 40.1-103; or

    Inserts “f. Any violation of § 18.2-481, 40.1-100.2, or 40.1-103; or”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    g. A second or subsequent felony violation of the following offenses when such offenses were not part of a common act, transaction, or scheme and such person has been at liberty as defined in § 53.1-151 between each conviction and the second or subsequent offense was committed on or after July 1, 2026:

    Inserts “g. A second or subsequent felony violation of the following offenses when such offenses were not part of a common act, transaction, or scheme and such person has been at liberty as defined in § 53.1-151 between each conviction and the second or subsequent offense was committed on or after July 1, 2026:”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    (1) Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter under Article 1 (§ 18.2-30 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2 or any crime punishable as such;

    Inserts “(1) Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter under Article 1 (§ 18.2-30 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2 or any crime punishable as such;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    (2) Any violation of § 18.2-41 or 18.2-42.1;

    Inserts “(2) Any violation of § 18.2-41 or 18.2-42.1;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    (3) Any violation when done unlawfully but not maliciously of § 18.2-51 or 18.2-51.1;

    Inserts “(3) Any violation when done unlawfully but not maliciously of § 18.2-51 or 18.2-51.1;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    (4) Arson in violation of § 18.2-77 when the structure burned was occupied or a Class 3 felony violation of § 18.2-79;

    Inserts “(4) Arson in violation of § 18.2-77 when the structure burned was occupied or a Class 3 felony violation of § 18.2-79;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    (5) Any violation of § 18.2-89 with the intent to commit any larceny or § 18.2-92;

    Inserts “(5) Any violation of § 18.2-89 with the intent to commit any larceny or § 18.2-92;”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    (6) Any violation of subsection A of § 18.2-374.1:1; or

    Inserts “(6) Any violation of subsection A of § 18.2-374.1:1; or”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    (7) Any violation of § 18.2-423, 18.2-423.01, 18.2-423.1, 18.2-423.2, or 18.2-433.2.

    Inserts “(7) Any violation of § 18.2-423, 18.2-423.01, 18.2-423.1, 18.2-423.2, or 18.2-433.2.”.

  • 53.1-40.01

    C.

    Inserts “C.”.

Action History

  1. H Left in Committee Public Safety

  2. H Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/11/2026 12:05 pm)

  3. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1326)

  4. H House subcommittee offered

  5. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  6. H Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2

  7. H Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 1:45 pm)

  8. H Referred to Committee on Public Safety

  9. H Presented and ordered printed 26104437D

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1326 do?
Geriatric prisoners; conditional release, Parole Board shall promulgate regulations.
Who sponsors HB1326?
HB1326 is sponsored by Anne Ferrell Tata.
What is the current status of HB1326?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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