Virginia SB218: An Act to direct the Director of the Department of Corrections to pause placements at Red Onion State Prison.
Status: Vetoed, May 19, 2026
Director of the Department of Corrections; placement of inmates. Directs the Director of the Department of Corrections to continue accepting and reviewing applications for the confinement of inmates from a state party to the Interstate Corrections Compact entered into pursuant to relevant law, but prohibits any placement of any such inmate at the Red Onion State Prison until such time as the General Assembly reauthorizes such placement by act of assembly.
What the bill says
An Act to direct the Director of the Department of Corrections to pause placements at Red Onion State Prison. [S 218] Approved 1. § 1. That the Director of the Department of Corrections shall continue to accept and review applications for the confinement of inmates from a state party to the Interstate Corrections Compact entered into pursuant to § 53.1-216, but shall not approve any placement of any such inmate at the Red Onion State Prison until such time as the General Assembly reauthorizes such placement by act of assembly.
From the enrolled text, March 10, 2026:
An Act to direct the Director of the Department of Corrections to pause placements at Red Onion State Prison. [S 218] Approved 1. § 1. That the Director of the Department of Corrections shall continue to accept and review applications for the confinement of inmates from a state party to the Interstate Corrections Compact entered into pursuant to § 53.1-216, but shall not approve any placement of any such inmate at the Red Onion State Prison until such time as the General Assembly reauthorizes such placement by act of assembly.
SB218 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): An Act to direct the Director of the Department of Corrections to pause placements at Red Onion State Prison.
What does SB218 do?
In its own words: An Act to direct the Director of the Department of Corrections to pause placements at Red Onion State Prison. [S 218] Approved 1. § 1. That the Director of the Department of Corrections shall continue to accept and review applications for the confinement of inmates from a state party to the Interstate Corrections Compact entered into pursuant to § 53.1-216, but shall not approve any placement of any such inmate at the Red Onion State Prison until such time as the General Assembly reauthorizes such placement by act of assembly.
What is the status of SB218?
Vetoed as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by Governor (May 19, 2026).
Who sponsored SB218?
Michael Jones (D, 15).
Where is the official record for SB218?
On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB218