Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1071: Enhanced earned sentence credits; exemptions, felony drug offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1071 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enhanced earned sentence credits; exemptions, felony drug offenses. Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 24, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Rehabilitation and Social Services (8-Y 7-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enhanced earned sentence credits; exemptions; felony drug offenses. Removes any person convicted of a second or subsequent felony drug offense from being eligible to earn enhanced earned sentence credits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Peake | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Tara Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Rehabilitation and Social Services (8-Y 7-N)
- Impact statement from VCSC (SB1071)
- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101320D