Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1421: Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; transferring administrative and supervisory authority.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Board of Local and Regional Jails; administrative and supervisory authority. Directs the Office of the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to convene a work group to evaluate the feasibility of transferring the administrative and supervisory authority of the State Board of Local and Regional Jails (the State Board) from the Department of Corrections to another state agency or an independent oversight body. The bill requires the work group to submit its plan, recommended timeline, and any legislative proposals to the General Assembly by November 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 847 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1421)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1421ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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