Parole; JLARC to study expansion of discretionary eligibility.
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 status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Enrolled
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill progressed from introduction to enrolled status, adding official approval dates and formatting adjustments while retaining all original policy content. No substantive changes to the study requirements, scope, or eligibility criteria were made during this legislative journey.
TIMELINE
Added approval dates showing Senate agreement on February 11, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on March 11, 2026, indicating the bill passed both chambers.
TECHNICAL
Added enrolled status designation and bill number SJ26ER, along with formatting adjustments typical of final legislative documents.
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ26ER)
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (12-Y 6-N)
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N)
lower
Mar 1, 2026
Committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Marsden
DDemocratic
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