Why 4/5: This bill removes a state mandate for developing addiction recovery programs in jails, potentially impacting access to treatment for incarcerated individuals.
The Department of Criminal Justice Services will no longer be required to develop a model addiction recovery program for local and regional jails. This change could reduce the availability or standardization of addiction treatment services for individuals incarcerated in Virginia.
Update
Placed on Calendar
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Cleared committee
Reported from Public Safety (21-Y 1-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB690ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB690)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 828 (effective 7/1/2026)