Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 482: Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; supervision by Office of Dept. of Corrections Ombudsman.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 482 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; supervision by Office of Dept. of Corrections Ombudsman. Primary sponsor: Patrick Hope (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Incorporated by Public Safety (HB1421-Keys-Gamarra) (Voice Vote).
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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. Moves supervision of the State Board of Local and Regional Jails from the Department of Corrections to the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman within the Office of the State Inspector General.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Public Safety (HB1421-Keys-Gamarra) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB482)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103406D