HB921Introduced in the House of Delegates
Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations
Introduced by Gabriel Moreno, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering certain requirements for regulations adopted by the Department of Juvenile Services relating to the placement of a minor in restrictive housing and confinement; requiring that locked door seclusion and restraints be used only when all less restrictive measures have been exhausted; limiting the use of locked door seclusion and restraints to those times where there is an immediate and substantial risk of physical harm to the child or others, or imminent risk of escape; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
104
Yes
31
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | Not Voting |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {593227/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (104-31)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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