Virginia - Session 2026
Title: Person arrested for a felony; release of accused on secured or unsecured bond.
Release of accused on secured or unsecured bond. Removes the conditions requiring that any person arrested for a felony who (i) has previously been convicted of a felony, (ii) is presently on bond for an unrelated arrest in any jurisdiction, or (iii) is on probation or parole be released only upon a secure bond. Additionally, the bill adds to the factors a judicial officer shall consider in making a bail determination (a) the person's current bond status for an unrelated arrest in any jurisdiction and (b) the person's current status on probation or parole.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-10 | Status | enrolled |
| 2026-03-10 | Latest Action | Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1219 | Unmanned aircraft systems; use by law-enforcement officers, search warrants. | enrolled |
| HB 1387 | Teaching licenses; automatic revocation upon certain convictions. | enrolled |
| HB 1472 | Relief; Johnson, Messiah Aladar, compensation for wrongful incarceration. | enrolled |
| HB 149 | Probation; decreasing probation period. | enrolled |
| HB 229 | Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services. | enrolled |
| HB 629 | Sex offenses, certain; sexual extortion, unlawful creation of image of another, penalties. | enrolled |
| HB 1041 | DOC; powers and duties of Director, Virginia Prison Education Task Force established, report. | enrolled |
| SB 643 | Firearm, certain; possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty. | enrolled |