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VA SB600

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bryce Reeves

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends § 44-40.01 of the Code of Virginia governing nonjudicial disciplinary proceedings for Virginia National Guard members not in federal service
  • Removes the previous protection that prohibited reduction in rank for service members with more than 10 years of military service who hold rank E-5 or above
  • Maintains existing restrictions barring commanders from imposing correctional custody, arrest in quarters, restriction, or extra duties as nonjudicial punishment
  • Preserves the rule that service members cannot demand trial by court-martial in lieu of nonjudicial punishment when imposed by a commanding officer of major rank or above
  • Retains appeal rights under the Manual for Courts-Martial, including review for abuse of discretion and legal sufficiency of evidence

Legislative Description

Virginia National Guard; nonjudicial disciplinary proceedings.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #22/24/2026
Public Safety2/24/2026
General Laws and Technology1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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