OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION2/02/2026


SB 185

 

COURTS OF JUSTICE

1. After line 39, introduced

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no collection activity, including referral to a private collection agency, local treasurer, or the Department of Taxation, shall be commenced for any fines, costs, forfeitures, or penalties while a defendant is incarcerated for an active term of imprisonment and subject to a deferred payment agreement entered pursuant to subsection F of § 19.2-354.

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COURTS OF JUSTICE

2. After line 150, introduced

insert

No fines, costs, forfeitures, or penalties subject to a deferred payment agreement under this subsection shall be deemed delinquent nor shall any collection activity, including referral to a private collection agency, local treasurer, or the Department of Taxation, for such fines, costs, forfeitures, or penalties be commenced while a defendant is incarcerated for an active term of imprisonment. Additionally, no such fines, costs, forfeitures, or penalties subject to a deferred payment agreement under this subsection shall be deemed delinquent during the six months immediately following a defendant's release from an active term of incarceration.