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VA HB1114
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
May Nivar
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AI Summary
- Extends enhanced military leave benefits currently available to professional firefighters to also include law-enforcement officers employed by the Commonwealth or political subdivisions
- Law-enforcement officers who are members of the armed services reserves, National Guard, Virginia Defense Force, or National Defense Executive Reserve would receive paid leave for all required work hours up to 388 hours per federal fiscal year
- Standard public employees receive a maximum of 21 paid workdays per federal fiscal year for military duty, while firefighters and law-enforcement officers would qualify for the expanded 388-hour allowance
- Employees retain protection of seniority, accrued leave, and efficiency ratings during military leaves, with job restoration rights upon return from duty
Legislative Description
Law-enforcement officers; paid military leaves of absence.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance and Appropriations2/25/2026
General Laws and Technology2/13/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #21/23/2026
Public Safety1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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