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VA HB350

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellen McLaughlin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds fire marshals to the list of persons exempt from jury service in Virginia civil and criminal cases
  • Exemption covers both the State Fire Marshal and local fire marshals appointed under Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Virginia Code
  • Amends § 8.01-341 of the Code of Virginia, which lists existing exemptions including the President, Governor, members of Congress, judges, attorneys, sheriffs, and police
  • Fire marshals join other public safety and law enforcement officials already exempt, such as state police, deputy sheriffs, and jail officers

Legislative Description

Jury service; exemption for fire marshals.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/4/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/22/2026
Courts of Justice1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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