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VA HB347
Bill
Status
Enrolled
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellen McLaughlin
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AI Summary
- Extends the required comprehensive review and revision cycle for local and interjurisdictional emergency operations plans from every four years to every five years
- Maintains existing requirements that emergency plans establish chain of command, contact the Department of Criminal Justice Services and Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund during emergencies with victims, and ensure equitable application addressing minority and vulnerable communities
- Requires revised emergency operations plans to be formally adopted by the locality's governing body or, for interjurisdictional agencies, by each encompassed locality's governing body
- Amends § 44-146.19 of the Code of Virginia relating to powers and duties of political subdivisions in emergency management
Legislative Description
Military and emergency laws; local emergency management plans.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws and Technology1/30/2026
Public Safety: Subcommittee #21/16/2026
Public Safety1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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