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HB1635Introduced in the House of Delegates

Correctional Services - Detention by Private Entities - Prohibition

IntroducedHouse Rules and Executive Nominations

Introduced by Tiffany Alston, District 24

What does this bill do?

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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

  1. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

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