Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB397 — Courthouse, jail, & court-related facilities; assessment of costs for construction, renovation, etc.

Last action — Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 12-N)

  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 13, 2026. 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 -6% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

Courthouse, jail, & court-related facilities; assessment of costs for construction, renovation, etc.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. S Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 12-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104286D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 12 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

Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice

Failed 3 Yea · 12 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31200
Total 31200
% of votes cast 20%80%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Nay
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Nay
Lamont Bagby — Nay
Lashrecse D. Aird — Nay
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Nay
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety housing transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB397 do?
Courthouse, jail, & court-related facilities; assessment of costs for construction, renovation, etc.
Who sponsors SB397?
SB397 is sponsored by J.D. "Danny" Diggs.
What is the current status of SB397?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB397?
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