Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB21 — DJJ; transfer of responsibility to Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill transfers responsibility for certain functions to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

The bill proposes to shift some responsibilities from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretary of Health and Human Resources. This change aims to streamline oversight and management of related activities.

Summary

DJJ; transfer of responsibility to Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  6. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  7. H Read first time

  8. H Placed on Calendar

  9. S Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

  10. S Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

  11. S Read second time

  12. S Passed by for the day

  13. S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (35-Y 0-N 0-A)

  14. S Rules suspended

  15. S Reported from Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)

  16. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  17. S Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)

  18. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB21)

  19. S Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  20. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100693D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 19 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35005
Total 35005
% of votes cast 88%0%0%13%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Not Voting
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Not Voting
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Not Voting
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Not Voting
Todd E. Pillion — Not Voting
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Read third time and passed Senate

Passed 22 Yea · 18 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 221800
Total 221800
% of votes cast 55%45%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Nay
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Nay
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

Official roll call →

Reported from Finance and Appropriations

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

Official roll call →

Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 9 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9600
Total 9600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Timmy French — Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB21 do?
DJJ; transfer of responsibility to Secretary of Health and Human Resources.
Who sponsors SB21?
SB21 is sponsored by Mamie E. Locke.
What is the current status of SB21?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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