Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 480: Adults charged with criminal offenses punishable by incarceration; Va. longitudinal Data System.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 480 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adults charged with criminal offenses punishable by incarceration; Va. longitudinal Data System. Primary sponsor: Creigh Deeds (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0261).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Collection and reporting of data related to adults charged with a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or a term of imprisonment; Virginia Longitudinal Data System. Allows the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission to contribute the statewide and locality-level data it collects on adults charged with criminal offenses punishable by incarceration to the Virginia Longitudinal Data System administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The bill states that any data provided that contains any personal or case identifying information shall be kept confidential and shall not be subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This bill is identical to HB 1084.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creigh Deeds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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 (CHAP0261)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 261 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB480)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB480ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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