Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB538 — Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.

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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill involves investigations and attorney input before parole release decisions.

This bill requires investigations to be conducted before a person's release on parole, including input from the attorney for the Commonwealth. It aims to ensure that legal considerations are taken into account during the parole process.

Summary

Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Public Safety Agenda

  5. H Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2

  6. H Referred to Committee on Public Safety

  7. H Read first time

  8. H Placed on Calendar

  9. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB538)

  10. S Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 10-N 0-A)

  11. S Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)

  12. S Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendments agreed to

  13. S Read second time

  14. S Passed by for the day

  15. S Passed by for the day

  16. S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

  17. S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  18. S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

  19. S Read first time

  20. S Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendments (10-Y 4-N 1-A)

  21. S Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  22. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100681D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 11 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

Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendments

Passed 10 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10401
Total 10401
% of votes cast 67%27%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Nay
Barbara A. Favola — Nay
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Not Voting
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Nay
Timmy French — Yea

Official roll call →

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading)

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 38002
Total 38002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
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 — Yea
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 — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Not Voting
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Read third time and passed Senate

Passed 30 Yea · 10 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 301000
Total 301000
% of votes cast 75%25%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Nay
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Nay
Barbara A. Favola — Nay
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
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 — Nay
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Nay
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Nay
Lamont Bagby — Nay
Lashrecse D. Aird — Nay
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Nay
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 — Nay
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB538 do?
Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.
Who sponsors SB538?
SB538 is sponsored by David R. Suetterlein.
What is the current status of SB538?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB538?
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