Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB412 — Court appearance of a person not free on bail; changes to provisions regarding hearings.

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 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 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill changes procedures for court appearances of individuals not free on bail.

The bill amends how court appearances are handled for those who are not free on bail, affecting hearing procedures. It aims to streamline the process related to these court cases.

Summary

Court appearance of a person not free on bail; changes to provisions regarding hearings.

Bill Text

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

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Committee substitute printed 26107119D-S1

  3. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  4. S Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 3-N)

  5. S Senate committee offered

  6. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB412)

  7. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  8. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100808D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 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

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

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
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 12 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12300
Total 12300
% of votes cast 80%20%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB412 do?
Court appearance of a person not free on bail; changes to provisions regarding hearings.
Who sponsors SB412?
SB412 is sponsored by Jennifer B. Boysko.
What is the current status of SB412?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB412?
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