Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 361: Earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal, effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 361 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal, effective date. Primary sponsor: Holly Seibold (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0596).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Earned sentence credits; incarceration while awaiting trial or pending an appeal. Provides that a person's eligibility for earned sentence credits includes any period of time actually spent in any state or local correctional facility, state hospital, or juvenile detention facility awaiting trial or pending an appeal that was deducted from such person's term of incarceration or detention. The bill provides that the provisions apply retroactively to any person who is confined in any state or local correctional facility on July 1, 2028. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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 (CHAP0596)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter596 (Effective 7/1/2028)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB361)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB361ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB361)
- Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 31-N 0-A)
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
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