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HB863 and Mandatory Minimum Sentences 2026

A proposal to roll back mandatory minimum sentences in Virginia, including for crimes like rape, introduced by Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly.

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Jan 28, 2026
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Did Virginia democrats just propose a bill to eliminate mandatory limits for rapists

Yes — in the General Assembly introduced House Bill 863, a proposal that would roll back a number of statutory and, according to multiple reports, would remove mandatory minimums that apply to crimes ...

Jan 29, 2026

What is the full text of Virginia House Bill 863 and how has it changed through committee amendments?

in the General Assembly is a proposal to eliminate mandatory minimum terms of confinement for certain offenses and thereby expand judicial discretion at sentencing . The official bill text is publishe...