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HB 863·VA·house

Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rae Cousins (D)
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

HB 863 proposes eliminating mandatory minimum prison terms for specific crimes. It would affect individuals currently subject to those mandatory sentences and the criminal justice system that imposes them. The change aims to give judges more discretion and address concerns about overly harsh penalties.

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