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Criminal Justice

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Virginia, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

VA Legislature US Congress
Total bills
72
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Delores McQuinn
88% support rate
Top opponent
Phil Scott
18% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving criminal justice in Virginia

Legislators moving criminal justice in Virginia
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Delores McQuinn
Delores McQuinn House · District 81
D
Strong +
88% 137
Alex Askew
Alex Askew House · District 95
D
Strong +
87% 136
Cliff Hayes
Cliff Hayes House · District 91
D
Strong +
87% 136
David Reid
David Reid House · District 28
D
Strong +
86% 146
Kathy Tran
Kathy Tran House · District 18
D
Strong +
86% 131
Phil Scott
Phil Scott House · District 63
R
Strong −
18% 114
Mark Obenshain
Mark Obenshain Senate · District 2
R
Strong −
19% 194
Mike Webert
Mike Webert House · District 61
R
Strong −
19% 139
Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin House · District 53
R
Strong −
19% 101
Tommy Wright
Tommy Wright House · District 50
R
Strong −
19% 104
Showing 71–72 of 72 bills

All criminal justice bills

in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 947: Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established.

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.
Topics ✓ 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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice
in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 30, 2026

HB 491: Line of Duty Act; eligibility for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

Line of Duty Act; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Provides that a sheriff or deputy sheriff shall be eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits. Under current law, sheriffs or deputy sheriffs are only eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits in the City of Richmond.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends Line of Duty benefits to all sheriffs/deputies statewide, protecting law enforcement officers. Aligns with criminal justice support for officer safety and benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands Line of Duty benefits eligibility for sheriffs/deputies statewide, strengthening workplace safety and compensation protections for law enforcement workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice
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