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HB 947 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established.

Summary
Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; established. Establishes the Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program, to be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, for the purpose of awarding grants to community-based organizations for the purpose of placing mentors with high-risk youth in an effort to transition such youth into careers in certified high-wage trades.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes mentoring program for high-risk youth via Criminal Justice Services to reduce recidivism through career transition into high-wage trades.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds mentorship programs to transition high-risk youth into high-wage trade careers, advancing workforce development and employment opportunities.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Appropriations
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
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Alex Askew
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