Public Safety Committee Agenda

Chair: Simon, Marcus B.

Meeting Date & Time: 02/06/2026 08:00 AM Add to Calendar

Location: House Committee Room A - 008

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Notes: Public Testimony will only be taken on HB 969 which was not heard in subcommittee

Additional Resource(s):

Active item: Meeting Adjourned

Video: Archived

Committee Clerk: (804) 698- 1548 (Teague)

DLS Contact: Anthony Sargent asargent@dls.virginia.gov

Bill not heard in Subcommittee

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB969 Price Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish.

Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Criminal Justice Services to convene a work group to develop policy and legislative recommendations to establish the Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (7): Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB969)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

Subcommittee #2 Report - Delegate Rasoul UNCONTESTED BILLS

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB680 Emergency Zehr Forensic Science Board and Scientific Advisory Committee; members, service after expiration of term.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-1109, 9.1-1111, and 9.1-1112 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Forensic Science Board; Scientific Advisory Committee; members; service after expiration of term; emergency.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/25/2026 - Enrolled
  • 2/25/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB680ER)
  • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB680)
  • 2/25/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/20/2026 - Rules suspended

• 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 2/23/2026 - Read third time

• 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/25/2026 - Signed by President

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

HB874 Kent Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database; established.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-1302, relating to Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database created; procedures.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/6/2026 - Reported and Referred by Committee
  • 2/6/2026 - Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB874)
  • 2/10/2026 - Placed on Appropriations Agenda
  • 2/11/2026 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)

HB1114 Nivar Law-enforcement officers; paid military leaves of absence.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 44-93 and 44-204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to military leaves of absence for employees of the Commonwealth or political subdivisions; law-enforcement officers.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/5/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda
  • 2/6/2026 - Reported from Public Safety (22-Y 0-N)
  • 2/10/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/11/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and TechnologyHousing docket for Feb 25, 2026

• 2/25/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/25/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026

• 3/6/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB1140 Cherry Drug-related investigations; use of confidential informants.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of confidential informants in drug-related investigations.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26103740D-E
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1140)
  • 3/6/2026 - Senate amendment agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Read third time

• 3/4/2026 - Read third time

• 3/4/2026 - Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to

• 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended

• 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

HB1142 Cherry Deferred or installment payment agreements; outstanding court-assessed fines, fees, taxes, or costs.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-354.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to deferred or installment payment agreements; outstanding court-assessed fines, costs, forfeitures, or penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - committee amendment agreed to
  • 2/12/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute as amended
  • 2/12/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26107244D-EH1
  • 2/13/2026 - Read third time and passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 2/23/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1142)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/25/2026 - Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

• 2/25/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

• 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108687D-S1

• 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026

• 3/3/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

Related Bills:

SB810 (Jordan)

General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)

HB1233 Delaney Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-116.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 17.1-275.15, relating to Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund; additional fee for certain offenses.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1233)
  • 3/4/2026 - Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/4/2026 - Read third time

• 3/4/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

Related Bills:

SB329 (Perry)

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

Subcommittee #2 Report - Delegate Rasoul CONTESTED BILLS

HB 173 & HB 1246 were taken up during the January 29th subcommittee meeting

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB173 Anthony State correctional facilities; visitation policies, annual report.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-1.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state correctional facilities; visitation policies; annual report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute and rereferred to Appropriations (17-Y 4-N 1-A)

Yeas (17): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Phillips

Nays (4): Webert, Oates, Cornett, Hamilton

Abstaining (1): Zehr

Last actions:

  • 3/30/2026 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB173ER)
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 3/31/2026 - Signed by Speaker
  • 3/31/2026 - Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
  • 4/1/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB173)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/12/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate

• 3/12/2026 - Senate Conferees: Carroll Foy, Jones, DeSteph

• 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/14/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

HB318 Hope Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-134, 53.1-136, 53.1-154, and 53.1-165.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 53.1-154.2, relating to Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties; juvenile offenders; parole procedures and considerations.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (19-Y 3-N)

Yeas (19): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr

Nays (3): Webert, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 4/13/2026 - Governor's substitute printed (HB318H3)
  • 4/22/2026 - House concurred in Governor's recommendation (67-Y 33-N 0-A)
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled
  • 4/22/2026 - Reenrolled bill text (HB318ER2)
  • 4/22/2026 - Signed by Speaker

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers

• 3/30/2026 - Signed by President

• 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

• 4/22/2026 - Signed by President

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)

HB896 Sullivan Substantial Risk Order Training Program; established, delayed effective date, report.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-116.11, relating to substantial risk orders; Substantial Risk Order Training Program established; annual report.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (7): Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/16/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/16/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26104815D-E
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB896)
  • 3/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB896)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

HB1246 Glass State correctional facilities; visitation privileges, Visitation Enhancement Program established.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 53.1-35.3, relating to state correctional facilities; visitation privileges; Visitation Enhancement Program established.

Stricken from docket by Public Safety (22-Y 0-N)

Yeas (22): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 1/29/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 1/29/2026 - Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)
  • 1/29/2026 - House subcommittee offered
  • 1/29/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda
  • 2/5/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)

HB1392 Keys-Gamarra Correctional facilities, local and regional, and courthouse security; powers & duties for operation.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-469.1, 53.1-120.1, and 53.1-127.2:1, relating to powers and duties for operation of local and regional correctional facilities and courthouse security; attorney access to courthouses and communication and visitation with incarcerated clients; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (17-Y 5-N)

Yeas (17): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Zehr

Nays (5): Webert, Oates, Phillips, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/11/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26105053D-E
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (83-Y 14-N 0-A)
  • 2/13/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1392)
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1392)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)

HB1476 Schmidt Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 16.1-301, and 19.2-11.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; closed meetings; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (14-Y 8-N)

Yeas (14): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (8): Thomas, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/11/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (59-Y 39-N 0-A)
  • 2/17/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1476)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (9-Y 6-N)

• 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Subcommittee #2

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)

Firearms Subcommittee Report - Delegate Clark

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB916 Lopez Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence, effective clause.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.02 and 18.2-308.06 of the Code of Virginia, relating to concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety (19-Y 3-N)

Yeas (19): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips

Nays (3): Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/6/2026 - Reported from Public Safety (19-Y 3-N)
  • 2/6/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB916)
  • 2/10/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/11/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (81-Y 16-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109383D-S1

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)

HB1015 Tran Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-57, 18.2-308.2, and 18.2-308.2:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, or explosives or carrying of concealed weapons by persons convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime prohibited; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety and rereferred to Appropriations (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (7): Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/13/2026 - Read first time
  • 2/16/2026 - Read second time and engrossed
  • 2/17/2026 - Read third time and passed House (60-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/27/2026 3:41 pm)
  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1015)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee

Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)

HB1525 McGuire Firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-308.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to possession or transportation of certain firearms by certain persons; penalty; emergency.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (14-Y 8-N)

Yeas (14): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (8): Thomas, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (58-Y 37-N 0-A)
  • 2/25/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 12:44 pm)
  • 2/26/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1525)
  • 3/4/2026 - Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 95-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Senate insisted on amendments (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Senate requested conference committee

Firearms

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)

Subcommittee #3 Report - Chairman Simon

Bill(s) Patron Title
HB650 Callsen Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 8.01 a section numbered 8.01-327.3, relating to performance of civil immigration arrests in certain areas; limitations.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (7): Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/11/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB650)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26109150D-S1

• 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Related Bills:

SB351 (Salim)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (4-Y 1-N)

HB1260 Shin Publ. elementary/secondary schools, etc.; fed. immigration investigation and enforcement activities.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-279.8 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-808.3, relating to public elementary and secondary schools and public institutions of higher education; certain federal immigration investigation and enforcement activities; certain notifications and prohibitions.

Fiscal Impact

Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 2/2/2026 - Referred from Education and referred to Public Safety (Voice Vote)
  • 2/2/2026 - Referred to Committee on Public Safety
  • 2/2/2026 - Referred by Committee
  • 2/3/2026 - Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

HB1262 Glass Notaries; prohibition on certain advertising, investigation by Attorney General.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 47.1-15.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to notaries; prohibition on certain advertising; investigation by Attorney General.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (21-Y 1-N)

Yeas (21): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett

Nays (1): Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Read second time
  • 2/11/2026 - committee substitute agreed to
  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House - committee substitute
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (94-Y 3-N 0-A)
  • 3/3/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1262)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 2/27/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/2/2026 - Read third time

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 0-N)

HB1264 Shin Virginia Accountability Commission; established.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-602, relating to Virginia Accountability Commission established.

Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda
  • 2/6/2026 - Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  • 2/6/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda
  • 2/6/2026 - Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
  • 7/21/2026 - Continued from last session

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

HB1265 Glass Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, definition, penalty.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-327.1 and 8.01-327.2 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 8.01 sections numbered 8.01-327.3 and 8.01-327.4, relating to certain civil arrests prohibited in courthouses; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 1/28/2026 - Referred to Committee on Public Safety
  • 1/28/2026 - Referred by Committee
  • 2/3/2026 - Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda
  • 2/4/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1265)

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

HB1438 Guzman State agencies, etc.; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement, prohibitions.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 15.2 an article numbered 2.1, consisting of sections numbered 15.2-1730.2 through 15.2-1730.5, relating to agencies of the Commonwealth; law-enforcement agencies; employees and officers; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement; prohibitions and limitations.

Incorporated by Public Safety (HB1441-Lopez) (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 1/22/2026 - Presented and ordered printed 26105618D
  • 1/22/2026 - Committee Referral Pending
  • 1/22/2026 - Referred to Committee on Public Safety
  • 1/28/2026 - Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

HB1440 Lopez Protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited, penalty.

Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-81.7, relating to protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited; penalty.

Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 1/22/2026 - Presented and ordered printed 26105679D
  • 1/22/2026 - Committee Referral Pending
  • 1/22/2026 - Referred to Committee on Public Safety
  • 1/28/2026 - Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

HB1441 Lopez Law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement.

Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1726.1, relating to law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement; requirements.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (7): Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/12/2026 - Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
  • 2/12/2026 - Passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/18/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1441)
  • 3/4/2026 - Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 95-N 0-A)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/2/2026 - Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to

• 3/2/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

• 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Senate insisted on amendments (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

• 3/6/2026 - Senate requested conference committee

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (4-Y 1-N)

HB1442 Lopez Polling places; prohibited activities, acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws.

Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-604, 24.2-671, and 24.2-802.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; polling places; prohibited activities; acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws.

Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

Last actions:

  • 1/22/2026 - Presented and ordered printed 26105682D
  • 1/22/2026 - Committee Referral Pending
  • 1/22/2026 - Referred to Committee on Public Safety
  • 1/28/2026 - Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
  • 2/3/2026 - Placed on Public Safety Agenda

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

HB1482 Schmidt Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings, exceptions, penalty.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-102 and 18.2-422 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-83.6:1, relating to law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings; exceptions; penalty.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with amendment(s) (15-Y 7-N)

Yeas (15): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson

Nays (7): Wilt, Webert, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/11/2026 - Engrossed by House as amended
  • 2/11/2026 - Printed as engrossed 26105678D-E
  • 2/12/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1482)
  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 3/2/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1482)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (4-Y 1-N)

HB1492 Shin Impersonating a law-enforcement officer; clarifies definition of "facial covering," penalties.

Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-174 of the Code of Virginia, relating to impersonating law-enforcement officer; penalties.

Fiscal Impact

Reported from Public Safety with substitute (16-Y 6-N)

Yeas (16): Simon, McClure, Hope, Lopez, Rasoul, Clark, Helmer, Seibold, Cousins, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Feggans, Gardner, Pope Adams, Anderson, Webert

Nays (6): Wilt, Oates, Phillips, Zehr, Cornett, Hamilton

Last actions:

  • 2/12/2026 - Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/27/2026 3:44 pm)
  • 2/27/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1492)
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/5/2026 8:58 am)
  • 3/5/2026 - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1492)

Senate Committee Actions:

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended

• 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

• 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day

Subcommittee #3

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (4-Y 1-N)