HB205Introduced in the House of Delegates
Violent Criminals - Parole Limitation and Legislative Testimony Removal (Sexual Offender Accountability and Victim Protection Act)
Introduced by Christopher Bouchat, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Providing that an incarcerated individual who is serving a certain sentence for a certain sexual crime may be considered for parole only one time after becoming eligible; providing that if a victim, victim's family, victims' advocacy organization, or victim's representative objects to the granting of parole to a certain individual, parole shall be denied permanently; etc.
Where it stands
Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Withdrawn by Sponsor
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