HB860Introduced in the House of Delegates
Local & Reg. Jails, St. Bd.; standards, etc., regarding lactation policies for incarcerated persons.
Introduced by Rae Cousins, District 79
What does this bill do?
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Official description
State Board of Local and Regional Jails; standards and regulations for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated persons in local and regional correctional facilities; report. Directs the State Board of Local and Regional Jails to set minimum standards and regulations regarding lactation policies for incarcerated persons and their infants by December 1, 2028. In developing such regulations and standards, the Board is directed to consider best practices related to lactation and how to incorporate such practices into the regulations and standards set by the Board.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0434)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 5, 2026
98
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103320D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB860)
Read first time
Read second time and engrossed
Read third time and passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Rules
Reported from Rules with substitute (13-Y 0-N)
Senate committee offered
Committee substitute printed 26108787D-S1
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB860)
Read third time
Rules Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote 40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB860ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB860)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 434 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0434)
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