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VA HB273

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Helmer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/4/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/22/2026
Courts of Justice1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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