Please pass HB 193. I support this bill

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I support the HB193 bill. Please pass it.

I support extending the Fishback parole eligibility law as outlined in this bill.

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support both of the selected Bills HB193 HB194

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility .it is a fair sentencing bill

I support both of the selected Bills

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility.it is a fair sentencing bill

I, Lucretia Brown, support and sponsor HB193. By passing this Bill is in upholding the constitutionality of justice and fairness for those that are under the Fishback vs. Commonwealth of Virginia law. Please pass this Bill. Thank you. HB193 Status: In Committee Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Patrons All PatronsMore info Introduced by: Delores L. McQuinn (Chief Patron) Summary As Introduced Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Provides that a person is eligible to be considered for parole if such person (i) was sentenced by a jury after the date of the Supreme Court of Virginia decision in Fishback v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 104 (2000), in which the Supreme Court held that a jury should be instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished, for a felony committed on or after the abolition of parole going into effect on January 1, 1995; (ii) can prove by the preponderance of the evidence that the jury in his case was not instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished; and (iii) remained incarcerated for the offense on July 1, 2026, and the offense was not one of the following: (a) a Class 1 felony; (b) if the victim was a minor, rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, or aggravated sexual battery or an attempt to commit any such act; or (c) carnal knowledge. The bill also requires the Parole Board to establish procedures for consideration of parole of persons entitled to it and also provides that any person who is eligible for parole as of July 1, 2026, shall be scheduled for a parole interview no later than July 1, 2027, allowing for extension of time for reasonable cause.

I, Marty Haerd, support and ask that HB193 be upheld and passed for all currently incarcerated Fishback applicants eligible for parole hearing. In the name of justice and fairness, thank you.

I, Karim Muhammad, support HB193 and Patroned by Delores L. McQuinn to uphold the constitutional ruling in Fishback vs. Commonwealth of Virginia. In the name of justice and fairness please pass this Bill. Thank you. HB193 Status: In Committee Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Patrons All PatronsMore info Introduced by: Delores L. McQuinn (Chief Patron) Summary As Introduced Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Provides that a person is eligible to be considered for parole if such person (i) was sentenced by a jury after the date of the Supreme Court of Virginia decision in Fishback v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 104 (2000), in which the Supreme Court held that a jury should be instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished, for a felony committed on or after the abolition of parole going into effect on January 1, 1995; (ii) can prove by the preponderance of the evidence that the jury in his case was not instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished; and (iii) remained incarcerated for the offense on July 1, 2026, and the offense was not one of the following: (a) a Class 1 felony; (b) if the victim was a minor, rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, or aggravated sexual battery or an attempt to commit any such act; or (c) carnal knowledge. The bill also requires the Parole Board to establish procedures for consideration of parole of persons entitled to it and also provides that any person who is eligible for parole as of July 1, 2026, shall be scheduled for a parole interview no later than July 1, 2027, allowing for extension of time for reasonable cause.

I, Alexander Campbell, firmly support HB193! Thank you for passing this just and fair Bill of the constitutional law passed for Fishback v Commonwealth of Virginia. Thank you. With Best Regards, HB193 Status: In Committee Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Patrons All PatronsMore info Introduced by: Delores L. McQuinn (Chief Patron) Summary As Introduced Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Provides that a person is eligible to be considered for parole if such person (i) was sentenced by a jury after the date of the Supreme Court of Virginia decision in Fishback v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 104 (2000), in which the Supreme Court held that a jury should be instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished, for a felony committed on or after the abolition of parole going into effect on January 1, 1995; (ii) can prove by the preponderance of the evidence that the jury in his case was not instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished; and (iii) remained incarcerated for the offense on July 1, 2026, and the offense was not one of the following: (a) a Class 1 felony; (b) if the victim was a minor, rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, or aggravated sexual battery or an attempt to commit any such act; or (c) carnal knowledge. The bill also requires the Parole Board to establish procedures for consideration of parole of persons entitled to it and also provides that any person who is eligible for parole as of July 1, 2026, shall be scheduled for a parole interview no later than July 1, 2027, allowing for extension of time for reasonable cause.

I, Artina Taylor, seriously support HB193! I am supporter of Resource Information Help for Disadvantage and Disenfranchised (RIHD). Thank you for passing this Bill. Status: In Committee Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Patrons All PatronsMore info Introduced by: Delores L. McQuinn (Chief Patron) Summary As Introduced Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. Provides that a person is eligible to be considered for parole if such person (i) was sentenced by a jury after the date of the Supreme Court of Virginia decision in Fishback v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 104 (2000), in which the Supreme Court held that a jury should be instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished, for a felony committed on or after the abolition of parole going into effect on January 1, 1995; (ii) can prove by the preponderance of the evidence that the jury in his case was not instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished; and (iii) remained incarcerated for the offense on July 1, 2026, and the offense was not one of the following: (a) a Class 1 felony; (b) if the victim was a minor, rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, or aggravated sexual battery or an attempt to commit any such act; or (c) carnal knowledge. The bill also requires the Parole Board to establish procedures for consideration of parole of persons entitled to it and also provides that any person who is eligible for parole as of July 1, 2026, shall be scheduled for a parole interview no later than July 1, 2027, allowing for extension of time for reasonable cause.

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I, Willie X Brown, fervently support HB 193 in upholding justice, fairness, and law compliance that those who are Fishback will receive the benefit of the constitution enacted law. "An injustice anywhere is an injustice Everywhere." --Dr.Martin King

HB 193 (Extending parole eligible/ post fishback/ sentence after June 9, 2000. In these turbulent times, it is crucial that you as Virginia lawmakers make things right. By doing so you will be correcting many wrongs to individuals who have made a mistake and find themselves behind bars which could be anyone of us. I am writing to ask you to Vote Yes for HB 193. Lay people are sometimes not aware of changes, but our judges are informed about any changes in criminal justice and they already know what they have to do, be transparent when giving instructions to the jury about the life of an accused individual. Everyone that is committed to prison is not bad people but just need to be reminded they are human beings and they have a responsibility to society. Once they have shown for years they have come back into their real self and demonstrate fundamental change by having the same routine day in and day out. This request is in accordance with the Fishback v. Commonwealth, 260 Va. 104 (2000) in which the Supreme Court held that a jury should be instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished for a felony committed after January 1995, and can prove the preponderance of the evidence that a jury was not instructed on the fact that parole has been abolished, there are individuals that remain behind bars for the same offense on July 2025. Their annual evaluation says a lot about how an individual has changed or not. Thank you. Lorrene Crowell

I support HB193 it's a fair sentencing bill and it's a remedy for injustice that retores public trust.

Discovery discrepancies are rampant throughout several cases that I know of. Please pass this bill to allow for more transparency. Both sides should be able to see and request all evidence both before and after trial so that they can accurately represent their case!

I Jacqueline Graham Support This Bill HB193

HB193 is your opportunity to restore faith in our courts and to demonstrate that Virginia’s leaders will not turn away from those who have suffered under an uneven system. By supporting this legislation, you are standing up for families, for the integrity of our legal process, and for the core values that define our Commonwealth. A VOTE 'YES for HB193 is a vote for justice, compassion, and the promise that no Virginian will be forgotten or left behind. I urge you to lead with courage and empathy, Thank you.

HB193 is necessary for Incarcerated Veterans Inmates with Military PTSD. My son was unjustly sentenced in 2022, and proven InChoate by a Virginia Post Sentencing Attorney. My loved one remains in a Virginia Prison. Please pass this bill for my son and others.

I support Bill HB 193 Parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I am writing in support of HB193 | McQuinn | Parole; exception to limitation on the application of parole statutes. In order for sentencing to be fair and promote equity, all laws, specifically in reference to parole, must be known to jurors as sentences may have been decided upon under the assumption that parole was a later option. The lack of information has dissolved offenders ability to prove rehabilitation and successful re-entry to their communities, which in most cases, is the ultimate goal. I ask that this bill be passed, to restore this opportunity to those who have put forth the efforts needed to be productive citizens upon release. Thank you.

It is time to enact ong overdue reform in our prisons, jails, and courts.

Hello, my name is Ursula Ward. Im writing in support of HB 193. It would mean a great deal to my family and our loved one if this bill were to pass. Our loved on has been incarcerated for many years and this bill will assist / help our loved one to be able to to re-enter into society and be an asset to our future. Thank you in advance, Ursula Ward

Support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 Parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB 193 parole eligibility.It is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB193 Parole eligibility. It is a fair sentencing

I support Bill HB 193 Parole eligibility it is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill HB193 Parole eligibility .It's is a fair sentencing bill

I support Bill H B193 Parole eligibility .It's a fair sentencing bill .

I support billHB193 parole eligibility it's a fair sentencing bill

HB193 will ensure fairness in the Virginia sentencing process and address judicial noncompliances of the law to which persons who received a jury trial per Fishback vs Commonwealth (269 Va 104, June 9, 2000) were NOT sentenced until after the 2020 SB793 law deadline (June 9, 2000) due to judicial noncompliance. Thank you.

My family and I support HB 193 because it will remedy sentencing error of the past that remain uncorrected and Thank You

HB193 will ensure fairness in the Virginia sentencing process and address judicial noncompliances of the law to which persons who received a jury trial per Fishback vs Commonwealth (269 Va 104, June 9, 2000) were NOT sentenced until after June 9, 2000. I, McKenna Holloman, support HB193, and I hope you vote “yes” when HB193 comes before your office.

Hello Senator McQuin,, My name is Ursula Ward. Im writing to inform you that I support HB 193. This bill affects my loved one and it would mean a great deal to our family for the possible passage of this bill. Thank you in advance for your consideration, Ursula Ward

As a concerned citizen I support HB193 for it will ensure fairness in the Virginia sentencing process and address judicial noncompliances of the law to which persons who received a jury trial per Fishback vs Commonwealth (269 Va 104, June 9, 2000) were not sentenced until after June 9, 2000.