Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB222 — Juvenile offenders; expands eligibility for parole.

Last action — Continued from last session

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  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 January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill expands parole eligibility for juvenile offenders.

The bill allows more juvenile offenders to qualify for parole. This change focuses on improving rehabilitation opportunities for young individuals in the justice system.

Summary

Juvenile offenders; expands eligibility for parole.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

3 changes Share ↗

Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 53.1-136, 53.1-165.1.

  • 53.1-136

    subsection E of

    Inserts “subsection E of”.

  • 53.1-165.1

    a juvenile → 20 years of age or younger

    Replaces “a juvenile” with “20 years of age or younger”.

  • 53.1-165.1

    a juvenile → 20 years of age or younger

    Replaces “a juvenile” with “20 years of age or younger”.

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103290D

Sponsors

  • Jones · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Jones

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

Continued to next session in Rehabilitation and Social Services

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Timmy French — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB222 do?
Juvenile offenders; expands eligibility for parole.
Who sponsors SB222?
SB222 is sponsored by Jones.
What is the current status of SB222?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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