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VA HB91
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Holly Seibold
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AI Summary
- Directs the Department of Juvenile Justice to establish standards maximizing time minors in juvenile correctional facilities spend outside their rooms or cells
- Requires collaboration with juvenile justice advocates, public defenders, Commonwealth's attorneys, and stakeholders to study psychological, social, developmental, and behavioral benefits of limiting confinement
- Mandates the Department develop a minimum number of hours per day committed minors must spend out of room confinement and implement programming meeting their needs, interests, and goals
- Requires staff training in trauma-informed care and youth development best practices, plus collaboration with community organizations to create opportunities for minors
- Department must submit a report with program participation data and recommendations to the Commission on Youth and relevant legislative committees by November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Minors; limiting room or cell confinement in a juvenile correctional facility, report.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rehabilitation and Social Services1/30/2026
Public Safety: Subcommittee #21/20/2026
Public Safety1/1/2026
Full Bill Text
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