Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1459: Ice-Free Comm. Act; notifi. to fed. immigr. authorities of pending release of persons from custody.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1459 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ice-Free Comm. Act; notifi. to fed. immigr. authorities of pending release of persons from custody. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Tabled in Public Safety (13-Y 7-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Ice-Free Communities Act; notification to federal immigration authorities of pending release of certain persons from custody.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Wren Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Tabled in Public Safety (13-Y 7-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1459)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Presented and ordered printed 26106083D