HB84Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing - Domestic Violence as a Mitigating Factor (Providing Alternatives Through Healing for Justice-Involved Individuals (PATH) Act)
Introduced by Stephanie Smith, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizing the introduction of evidence that a certain defendant was the victim of domestic violence and that the domestic violence was a significant contributing factor to the commission of a certain crime as a mitigating factor at sentencing of the defendant or a hearing on a motion for modification or reduction of a sentence; and establishing related procedures.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
January 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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