Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 538: Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 538 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Parole; investigation prior to release; input from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Requires the Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in each jurisdiction in which an offense occurred for which a prisoner is incarcerated as part of the required investigation to determine if such prisoner will be released on parole. The bill further provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit his input to the Board regarding the impact the release of the prisoner will have on the jurisdiction. The bill requires that any such input received shall be considered by the Board but shall not infringe on the Board's authority to exercise its decision-making authority.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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 Public Safety (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB538)
- Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 10-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendments agreed to
- Read second time
- Passed by for the day
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