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VA HB1441
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alfonso Lopez
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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