# Virginia SJ26: Parole; JLARC to study expansion of discretionary eligibility.

Virginia SJ26, Parole; JLARC to study expansion of discretionary eligibility., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by David W. Marsden (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-03-11 (Agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)) (as of 2026-10-12).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SJ26-2026
- As of: 2026-10-12
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SJ26
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Parole; JLARC to study expansion of discretionary eligibility.
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-03-11, Agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)
- Sponsor: David W. Marsden (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 6 (81 yes, 40 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Study; JLARC; expansion of discretionary parole eligibility; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to consult with all relevant stakeholders to study the potential impacts of expanded discretionary parole eligibility. The resolution directs JLARC to complete its first year of meetings by September 1, 2026, and to submit an interim report by March 1, 2027. Additionally, JLARC is directed to complete its second year of meetings and submit its findings and recommendations no later than December 1, 2027.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: David W. Marsden (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Agreed to by House | pass | 65 | 33 |   |
| 2026-03-06 | House | Reported from Rules | pass | 12 | 6 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | 4 | 1 |   |
| 2026-02-11 | Senate | Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Reported from Rules (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |

## Actions (15)

- 2026-03-11: Agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-03-11: Taken up (House)
- 2026-03-11: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ26ER) (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: Reported from Rules (12-Y 6-N) (House)
- 2026-03-02: Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N) (House)
- 2026-03-01: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-02-17: Referred to Committee on Rules (House)
- 2026-02-11: Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: Read second time (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Reported from Rules (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Referred to Committee on Rules (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103826D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Enrolled, 2026-03-11: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1207845.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1207844.PDF)
- Introduced, 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090046.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090045.PDF)

## Related bills

- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1207845.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1207844.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090046.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090045.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SJ26-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).