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VA HB1162

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wendell Walker

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all prisoner reentry plans to include completion of a high school equivalency test (GED) or a vocational, technical, or trade certification

  • Expands annual earned sentence credit classification reviews to include measurable educational progress such as test scores, GED completion, and vocational certifications

  • Maintains the existing four-level earned sentence credit system, with Level I inmates earning 15 days credit per 30 days served and Level IV inmates earning no credits

  • Applies to state correctional facilities through amendments to Virginia Code sections 53.1-32.2 (reentry planning) and 53.1-202.3 (earned sentence credits)

Legislative Description

State correctional facilities; required education or vocational training.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #21/23/2026
Public Safety1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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