Courts of Justice - Criminal Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Watts, Vivian E.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/04/2026 15 minutes after adjournment of full committee Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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Active item: Meeting Adjourned
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Committee Clerk: Avery McDaniel (804) 698-1544
DLS Contact: Troy Hatcher (804) 698-1829
Administrative Action
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB853 | Cousins | Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report. |
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Summary: 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. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB634 (Deeds) Criminal Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB863 | Cousins | Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-4212, 4.1-302, 16.1-253.2, 18.2-36.1, 18.2-36.2, 18.2-46.3:3, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-53.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-60.4, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 18.2-67.5:2, 18.2-67.5:3, 18.2-154, 18.2-186.4, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-248.03, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-248.5, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-270, 18.2-308.1, 18.2-308.2, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-374.1, 18.2-374.1:1, 18.2-374.3, 19.2-160.1, 19.2-297.1, 46.2-341.28, 46.2-391, 53.1-116, and 53.1-203 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Last actions:
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Block 2
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB687 | Zehr | Criminal complaint, warrant, summons, etc.; temporary sealing. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-72, 19.2-74, 19.2-76, and 19.2-76.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal complaint, warrant, summons, etc.; temporary sealing.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: HB1029 (Walker) Criminal Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB690 | Zehr | Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-56, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to search warrant; search of place of abode; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; temporary sealing. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Watts, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Mehta, Schmidt, Williams, Davis, Whittle Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Committee amendments agreed to (Voice Vote) • 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB1028 (Walker) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1028 | Walker | Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-56, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to search warrant; search of place of abode; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; temporary sealing.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: HB690 (Zehr) Criminal Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1029 | Walker | Criminal complaint, warrant, summons, etc.; temporary sealing. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-72, 19.2-74, 19.2-76, and 19.2-76.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to criminal complaint, warrant, summons, etc.; temporary sealing. Last actions:
Related Bills: HB687 (Zehr) Criminal Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1070 | Rasoul | Prior conviction; procedure for use as element of offense charged. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-263.4, relating to procedure for use of prior adjudication, conviction, or status as element of offense charged. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Watts, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Mehta, Schmidt Nays (3): Williams, Davis, Whittle Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 04, 2026 • 3/4/2026 - Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) |
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Block 3
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB150 | Williams | Felonies; limitation on prosecution due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-243 of the Code of Virginia, relating to limitation on prosecution of felony due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause; misdemeanors; exceptions; retaining counsel. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Watts, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Mehta, Schmidt, Williams, Davis, Whittle Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 2/23/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Feb 23, 2026 • 2/23/2026 - Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB441 | Hope | Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; reform, increases membership. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 17.1-100, 17.1-901, 17.1-902, 17.1-903, 17.1-913, and 17.1-914 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 17.1-902.1, relating to the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; reform. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Watts, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Mehta, Schmidt, Williams, Davis, Whittle Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB561 | Hope | Driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests, repeat offenders, ignition interlocks. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-266.1, 18.2-268.3, 18.2-270.1, 18.2-271, 18.2-271.1, 46.2-391, and 46.2-391.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests; repeat offenders; ignition interlocks. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Watts, Delaney, Hernandez, Cousins, Callsen, Mehta, Schmidt, Williams, Davis, Whittle Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Senate committee offered • 3/5/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with amendments (12-Y 2-N) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB637 | Callsen | Possession of residue of a controlled substance unlawful; penalties exceptions. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-4113, 4.1-1604, 18.2-36.3, 18.2-250, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03 through 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-308.1:5, 19.2-327.15, 32.1-45.4, and 54.1-3466 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-250.01, relating to possession of residue of a controlled substance; penalties; exceptions. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice • 3/5/2026 - Placed on Courts of Justice docket for Mar 05, 2026 • 3/5/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 4-N) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB862 | Cousins | Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), Commission on; structure and responsibilities. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-101, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-268.3, 18.2-270.1, 18.2-271.1, 18.2-271.5, and 46.2-507, as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 an article numbered 2.1, consisting of sections numbered 18.2-273.1 through 18.2-273.9; and to repeal §§ 18.2-270.2, 18.2-271.2, and 18.2-271.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP). Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Related Bills: SB391 (Stuart) Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N) |
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