VirginiaMarijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence, sunset.
What it does
Modification of sentence for marijuana-related offenses. Creates a process by which persons convicted of certain felony offenses involving the possession, manufacture, selling, giving, distribution, transportation, or delivery of marijuana committed prior to July 1, 2021, who remain incarcerated or on community supervision on July 1, 2025, may receive an automatic hearing to consider modification of such person's sentence. The provisions of this bill sunset on July 1, 2028.
More detail
This bill was incorporated into HB 2555.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 4Left in Courts of JusticeLatest
- Jan 21Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HB2555-Henson (Voice Vote)
- Jan 18Assigned Courts sub: CriminalMinor
- Jan 7Referred to Committee for Courts of JusticeMinor
- Jan 7Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103326DIntroduced