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VA HB1441

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alfonso Lopez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Virginia law enforcement officers from assisting federal civil immigration enforcement operations unless presented with a judicial warrant or subpoena, with exceptions for criminal investigations and joint task forces

  • Requires any federal immigration enforcement agreements to include specific conditions: 7-day advance notice of agent names, ICE agents must be clearly identified (no "police" markings), and prohibits enforcement at schools, churches, and courthouses

  • Bans ICE from using surveillance technology (facial recognition, license plate readers, cell-site simulators, drones) for immigration enforcement, except when targeting individuals unlawfully present who have violent felony convictions

  • Mandates ICE consent to Virginia court jurisdiction for civil/criminal proceedings and requires Virginia State Police to investigate any shootings by ICE agents acting under these agreements

  • Existing agreements must be modified to comply by September 1, 2026, or become void; non-compliant agreements are unenforceable and subject to legal action by the Attorney General or local prosecutors

Legislative Description

Law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/13/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #31/28/2026
Public Safety1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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