Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 863: Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 863 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Offenses, certain; elimination of mandatory minimum sentences. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (3/6/2026 3:51 pm).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Eliminates the mandatory minimum term of confinement for certain crimes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Cousins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Racial and Ethnic Impact Statement From JLARC (3/6/2026 3:51 pm)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB863)
- Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102686D