An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-102 and 15.2-1708 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Criminal Justice Services; powers and duties; local and regional jails; repeal of model addiction recovery program.

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Sponsors: 9
Votes: Apr 13
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Department of Criminal Justice Services; powers and duties; local and regional jails; repeal of model addiction recovery program. </b>Removes the requirement that the Department of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, develop a model addiction recovery program that may be administered by sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, jail officers, administrators, or superintendents in any local or regional jail. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care and identical to SB 690.</p>

Progress

IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 12, 2026
Passed the first chamberJan 28, 2026
PassedJan 29, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 30, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 18, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 20, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 5, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 10, 2026
Became lawApr 13, 2026

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