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VA HB1440
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alfonso Lopez
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AI Summary
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Establishes "protected areas" where federal immigration enforcement is restricted, including state and locally owned hospitals, schools (preschool through higher education), Commonwealth's Attorney offices, and any other facilities designated by the Attorney General
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Prohibits employees or agents of protected areas from knowingly allowing anyone into nonpublic areas for purposes of federal or out-of-state immigration enforcement operations
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Bars any person from performing immigration enforcement activities (identifying, arresting, or penalizing) in protected areas without a valid judicial warrant or subpoena
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Creates exceptions for compliance with valid judicial warrants and entry under exigent circumstances
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Violations of the prohibitions are punishable as Class 1 misdemeanors (up to 12 months in jail and/or $2,500 fine under Virginia law)
Legislative Description
Protected areas; certain federal immigration enforcement prohibited, penalty.
Last Action
Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)
2/6/2026