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VA HB1440

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alfonso Lopez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bars any person from performing immigration enforcement activities (identifying, arresting, or penalizing) in protected areas without a valid judicial warrant or subpoena

  • Creates exceptions for compliance with valid judicial warrants and entry under exigent circumstances

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #31/28/2026
Public Safety1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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