HB 853 VA
Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report.
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Summary
This bill would establish a process for individuals to petition for modification of their criminal sentences in Virginia. The bill would define eligibility criteria for those who can request sentence modification. The bill would outline the procedures courts must follow in reviewing and deciding sentence modification petitions. The bill would require reporting on the use and outcomes of the sentence modification petition process.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-303.03, relating to petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility; procedures; report.
Sponsor (1)
- Rae Cousins Democratic · primary
Action history (10)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105027D · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB853) · lower
- Feb 3, 2026 Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (2/4/2026 10:34 am) · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB853) · lower
- Feb 9, 2026 Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (2/9/2026 11:33 am) · lower
- Feb 9, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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