VA HB1315

Expands the definition of "law-enforcement officer" in multiple Virginia code sections to explicitly include fire marshals as defined in § 27-34.2:1

Grants fire marshals authority to request and serve emergency protective orders in cases involving family abuse, violence, force, or threat

Extends enhanced criminal penalties for assault, battery, and malicious bodily injury committed against fire marshals to the same level as those protecting police officers and sheriff's deputies

Exempts fire marshals from stalking statutes when acting in the performance of their official duties, similar to existing exemptions for law-enforcement officers and private investigators

Amends 11 sections of the Virginia Code, including provisions related to juvenile court procedures, criminal assault penalties, protective orders, and workers' compensation definitions