Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 412: Court appearance of a person not free on bail; changes to provisions regarding hearings.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 412 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Court appearance of a person not free on bail; changes to provisions regarding hearings. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boysko (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Court appearance of a person not free on bail. Makes various changes to provisions regarding bail hearings, including (i) the appointment of counsel for the accused; (ii) the information provided to counsel for the accused; (iii) a requirement that counsel for the accused, when practicable, be provided with adequate time to confer with the accused prior to any bail hearing; and (iv) the compensation of counsel for the accused. The bill provides that, effective in due course, the chief judge in each circuit shall create a plan to be completed by November 1, 2026, that establishes the means by which the jurisdiction will meet such provisions. The remaining provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boysko | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- Committee substitute printed 26107119D-S1
- Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 3-N)
- Senate committee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB412)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100808D