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VA SB391

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Stuart

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reorganizes the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) statutory framework by consolidating provisions into a new Article 2.1 (§§ 18.2-273.1 through 18.2-273.9) in Chapter 7 of Title 18.2.

  • Repeals existing sections §§ 18.2-270.2, 18.2-271.2, and 18.2-271.4, replacing them with the new consolidated article governing the Commission on VASAP.

  • Updates cross-references throughout the Code of Virginia, including in criminal justice agency definitions (§ 9.1-101), DUI refusal penalties (§ 18.2-268.3), and ignition interlock provisions (§ 18.2-270.1).

  • Maintains VASAP-certified programs as criminal justice agencies authorized to access criminal history record information for program administration purposes.

  • Contains technical amendments effective July 1, 2026, aligning with other pending statutory changes to the criminal justice definitions.

Legislative Description

Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), Commission on; structure and responsibilities.

Last Action

House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay3/3/2026
Appropriations3/2/2026
Courts of Justice2/24/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026

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