SB 798 VA
Boyd-Graves Conference, et al.; work group to address legal deserts within the Commonwealth, report.
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Summary
This bill would direct the Boyd-Graves Conference and the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference to establish a work group focused on addressing legal deserts in Virginia. Legal deserts are areas or populations with inadequate access to legal services and representation. The work group would study the extent and causes of legal service gaps within the Commonwealth and develop recommendations to improve legal access in underserved areas. The work group would be required to produce a report documenting its findings and recommendations.
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Official abstract
A BILL to direct the Boyd-Graves Conference and Virginia Criminal Justice Conference to convene a work group to address legal deserts within the Commonwealth; report.
Sponsor (1)
- Tammy Brankley Mulchi Republican · primary
Action history (5)
- Jan 23, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26104548D · upper
- Jan 23, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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