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Decreasing probation period; criteria for mandatory reduction. Establishes criteria for which a defendant's supervised probation period shall be reduced, including completing qualifying educational activities, maintaining verifiable employment, complying with or completing any state-certified or state-approved mental health or substance abuse treatment program, securing and maintaining qualifying health insurance or a qualifying health care plan, and obtaining housing and establishing residence. The bill provides that a court may decrease a defendant's probation period if warranted by the defendant's conduct and in the interests of justice and may do so without a hearing, unless the defendant poses an imminent threat to the health and safety of himself or others. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to meet with all relevant stakeholders and report to the General Assembly on (i) current practices for community supervision as it relates to monitoring engagement and attainment in education, employment, treatment, and other programs and making recommendations to the court for modification of time served on probation; (ii) how such practices compare to the processes and practices that would be established pursuant to the bill; and (iii) a plan for such implementation by November 1, 2025. Except for this provision requiring the Department of Corrections to meet with all relevant stakeholders and report to the General Assembly, the provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2026 Session of the General Assembly. This bill is identical to HB 2252.
Introduced
Jan 6, 2025
Last Action
Apr 2, 2025
Session
VA 2025
Sponsors
1 primary · 0 co
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0611)
Enacted, Chapter 611 (Effective - see bill)
Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Signed by President as reenrolled
Reenrolled bill text (SB936ER2)
Reenrolled
Governor's recommendation adopted
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (62-Y 34-N)
Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Governor's substitute printed (SB936S3)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB936)
Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
Signed by President
Enrolled
Signed by Speaker
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB936ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB936)
Amended by conference committee
Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 3-N)
Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 30-N)
Conference substitute printed 25107998D-S2
Delegates: Callsen, Cousins, Williams
Conferees appointed by Senate
Conferees appointed by House
Senators: Craig, Favola, Carroll Foy
Senate acceded to request (39-Y 0-N)
House insisted on substitute
House requested conference committee
House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N)
Passed by for the day
Read third time
Passed House with substitute (57-Y 40-N)
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to
Read second time
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB936)
Committee substitute printed 25107000D-H1
Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (15-Y 7-N)
Placed on Calendar
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Read first time
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB936)
Reading of substitute waived
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Read second time
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 1-A)
Passed by for the day
Rules suspended
Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 25106400D-S1
Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103378D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0611)
Christie New Craig