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VA HB1397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Franklin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands authority to measure sound decibel levels from law-enforcement officers only to include properly trained local government employees
  • Requires all sound-measuring equipment used by local government employees to meet standards established by the Division of Purchases and Supply
  • Mandates that police chiefs and sheriffs maintain, inspect, calibrate, and test all sound-measuring equipment according to Division standards
  • Allows decibel measurements from trained local government employees to serve as prima facie evidence in court proceedings
  • Requires calibration certificates for sound equipment to be valid for no longer than 12 months

Legislative Description

Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment.

Last Action

Left in Committee Public Safety

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/18/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #22/3/2026
Public Safety1/22/2026

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