Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1421: Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; transferring administrative and supervisory authority.

Enacted Last action April 13, 2026: Approved by Governor-Chapter 847 (effective 7/1/2026)

Plain-language summary

HB 1421 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; transferring administrative and supervisory authority. Primary sponsor: Karen Keys-Gamarra (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 847 (effective 7/1/2026).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Karen Keys-Gamarra (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.