Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 896: Court of Appeals; procedure on appeal; criminal cases.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 896 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Court of Appeals; procedure on appeal; criminal cases. Primary sponsor: Richard Stuart (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0383).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Court of Appeals; procedure on appeal; criminal cases. Removes the requirement that a copy of a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeals in a criminal case be mailed or delivered to the Attorney General. This bill is identical to HB 1553.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Stuart | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“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 (CHAP0383)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 383 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 18, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB896)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB896ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (95-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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