HB1635Introduced in the House of Delegates
Correctional Services - Detention by Private Entities - Prohibition
Introduced by Tiffany Alston, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting certain governmental entities or a company acting under a contract with certain governmental entities from entering into agreements facilitating, paying for costs related to, receiving any payment related to, or otherwise giving financial incentive to a private entity in relation to detention by private entities, and from approving zoning variances or permits for the use of buildings by a private entity as a detention facility.
Where it stands
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
February 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
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