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VA HB273
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dan Helmer
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AI Summary
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Requires law-enforcement officers on duty to render aid to any person they observe suffering from serious bodily injury or life-threatening condition, as circumstances permit and without endangering themselves or others
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Grants civil immunity to officers for personal injury or wrongful death resulting from rendering or withholding aid, unless gross negligence or willful misconduct is proven
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Directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to adopt regulations establishing minimum standards for basic medical training and emergency first aid training for law-enforcement officers
Legislative Description
Law-enforcement officers; duty to render aid upon danger to life or limb, civil immunity.
Last Action
Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
3/12/2026