SB798
Boyd-Graves Conference, et al.; work group to address legal deserts within the Commonwealth, report.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 11, 2026
Senate: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Tammy Mulchi (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Boyd-Graves Conference and Virginia Criminal Justice Conference; work group to address legal deserts within the Commonwealth; report.
Directs the Boyd-Graves Conference, in conjunction with the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference, to convene a work group of relevant stakeholders to make recommendations for legislative solutions to address the disparities in the geographical distribution of available legal services within the Commonwealth. The bill directs the work group to report its ... (More) findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice by November 1, 2026. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26104548D
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/11/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
- 02/11/2026 - Senate: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
