Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2328: Admission to bail; pregnant persons or persons who have recently given birth.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2328 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Admission to bail; pregnant persons or persons who have recently given birth. Primary sponsor: Shelly Simonds (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0717).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Admission to bail; pregnant persons or persons who have recently given birth. Requires the judicial officer to consider any evidence a person provides indicating that such person (i) is currently pregnant, (ii) has recently given birth, or (iii) is currently nursing a child when determining whether such person shall be admitted to bail.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Simonds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Phil Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
“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 (CHAP0717)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 717 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 2, 2025
- Communicated to Governor
- Passed by for the day (47-Y 46-N)
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2328)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2328ER)
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