Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1780: Relief; Merritt, Gilbert, III, compensation for wrongful incarceration.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1780 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relief; Merritt, Gilbert, III, compensation for wrongful incarceration. Primary sponsor: Rip Sullivan (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0482).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Claims; Gilbert Merritt III; compensation for wrongful incarceration. Grants relief in an amount to be appropriated to Gilbert Merritt III, who was wrongly convicted of and subsequently incarcerated for first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Sullivan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Tom Garrett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Chris Obenshain | 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0482)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 482 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1780)
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1780ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (36-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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