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VA HB1329

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Ware

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Compensation Board to fully reimburse localities for all costs of housing convicted state felons in local or regional correctional facilities

  • Amends § 53.1-85 of the Code of Virginia regarding state reimbursement payments to local correctional facilities

  • Current law provides quarterly installment payments based on per-day rates for housing state prisoners and felons

  • New provision ensures complete cost recovery for localities rather than limiting reimbursement to the specified per-day rate formula

Legislative Description

Local correctional facilities; reimbursements for housing convicted state felons.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay1/30/2026
Appropriations1/18/2026

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