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VA SB391
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Richard Stuart
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Maintains VASAP-certified programs as criminal justice agencies authorized to access criminal history record information for program administration purposes.
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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