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
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 |
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| HB969 | Price | Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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Subcommittee #2 Report - Delegate Rasoul UNCONTESTED BILLS
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB680 Emergency | Zehr | Forensic Science Board and Scientific Advisory Committee; members, service after expiration of term. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB874 | Kent | Domestic and Sexual Assault Conviction Database; established. |
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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. 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:
Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1114 | Nivar | Law-enforcement officers; paid military leaves of absence. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1140 | Cherry | Drug-related investigations; use of confidential informants. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1142 | Cherry | Deferred or installment payment agreements; outstanding court-assessed fines, fees, taxes, or costs. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1233 | Delaney | Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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Subcommittee #2 Report - Delegate Rasoul CONTESTED BILLS
HB 173 & HB 1246 were taken up during the January 29th subcommittee meeting
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB173 | Anthony | State correctional facilities; visitation policies, annual report. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB318 | Hope | Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB896 | Sullivan | Substantial Risk Order Training Program; established, delayed effective date, report. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1246 | Glass | State correctional facilities; visitation privileges, Visitation Enhancement Program established. |
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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:
Subcommittee #2 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1392 | Keys-Gamarra | Correctional facilities, local and regional, and courthouse security; powers & duties for operation. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1476 | Schmidt | Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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Firearms Subcommittee Report - Delegate Clark
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB916 | Lopez | Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence, effective clause. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1015 | Tran | Firearms, etc.; carrying concealed weapon by persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime prohibited. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1525 | McGuire | Firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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Subcommittee #3 Report - Chairman Simon
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB650 | Callsen | Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1260 | Shin | Publ. elementary/secondary schools, etc.; fed. immigration investigation and enforcement activities. |
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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.
Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1262 | Glass | Notaries; prohibition on certain advertising, investigation by Attorney General. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1264 | Shin | Virginia Accountability Commission; established. |
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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:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1265 | Glass | Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, definition, penalty. |
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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.
Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1438 | Guzman | State agencies, etc.; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement, prohibitions. |
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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:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1440 | Lopez | Protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited, penalty. |
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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:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1441 | Lopez | Law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1442 | Lopez | Polling places; prohibited activities, acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws. |
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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:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1482 | Schmidt | Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings, exceptions, penalty. |
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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. 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:
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) |
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| HB1492 | Shin | Impersonating a law-enforcement officer; clarifies definition of "facial covering," penalties. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-174 of the Code of Virginia, relating to impersonating law-enforcement officer; penalties. 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:
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) |
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