Bill Text: VA SB91 | 2020 | Regular Session | Prefiled

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Bill Title: Parole; application of statutes.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-02-03 - Continued to 2021 in Judiciary (15-Y 0-N) [SB91 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2020-SB91-Prefiled.html

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SENATE BILL NO. 91 Offered January 8, 2020 Prefiled November 27, 2019 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 53.1 a section numbered 53.1-165.2 and to repeal §53.1-165.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the application of parole statutes. ---------- Patron-- Edwards ---------- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 53.1 a section numbered 53.1-165.2 as follows:

§53.1-165.2. Procedures for consideration of parole for persons previously ineligible.

The Parole Board shall establish procedures for consideration of parole for persons who were previously ineligible for parole pursuant to the former §53.1-165.1 in a manner consistent with the provisions of §53.1-154 to allow for an extension of time for reasonable cause.

2. That §53.1-165.1 of the Code of Virginia is repealed.