Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 860: Local & Reg. Jails, St. Bd.; standards, etc., regarding lactation policies for incarcerated persons.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 860 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local & Reg. Jails, St. Bd.; standards, etc., regarding lactation policies for incarcerated persons. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0434).
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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; standards and regulations for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated persons in local and regional correctional facilities; report. Directs the State Board of Local and Regional Jails to set minimum standards and regulations regarding lactation policies for incarcerated persons and their infants by December 1, 2028. In developing such regulations and standards, the Board is directed to consider best practices related to lactation and how to incorporate such practices into the regulations and standards set by the Board.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Cousins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Mark C. Downey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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 (CHAP0434)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 434 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB860)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB860ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote 40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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