Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1329: Local correctional facilities; reimbursements for housing convicted state felons.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1329 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local correctional facilities; reimbursements for housing convicted state felons. Primary sponsor: Lee Ware (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local correctional facilities; reimbursements for housing convicted state felons. Provides that, notwithstanding the quarterly installment payments the Compensation Board is required to provide for reimbursements to localities, the Compensation Board shall ensure that it provides reimbursement to localities for the entirety of the costs incurred by such locality arising from housing convicted state felons in any local or regional correctional facility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ware | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Presented and ordered printed 26104386D