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SB162Introduced in the Senate

Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Repeal of Sentencing Date Limitation

Passed

Introduced by Chris West, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Repealing the sentencing date limitation of October 1, 2021, for an individual convicted as an adult of an offense committed when the individual was a minor to file a motion to reduce the duration of the sentence.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 7, 2026

99

Yes

36

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.

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  3. Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

  5. Favorable Adopted

  6. Second Reading Passed

  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

  8. Referred Judiciary

  9. Favorable Report by Judiciary

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  11. Third Reading Passed (99-36)

  12. Returned Passed

  13. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498

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