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VA SB538

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Suetterlein

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Virginia Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in each jurisdiction where an offense occurred before releasing a prisoner on parole
  • Allows the attorney for the Commonwealth to submit input to the Parole Board regarding the impact a prisoner's release will have on the jurisdiction
  • Mandates that input from the attorney for the Commonwealth be considered by the Board in its parole decision, though it cannot override the Board's decision-making authority
  • Amends § 53.1-155 of the Code of Virginia relating to parole investigation procedures prior to release

Legislative Description

Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #22/17/2026
Public Safety2/4/2026
Rehabilitation and Social Services1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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