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VA HB351

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Feggans

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Department of Military Affairs emergency vehicles to the list of vehicles authorized to use flashing red and white warning lights in Virginia.

  • Grants Department of Military Affairs emergency vehicles the same traffic law exemptions as other emergency vehicles when responding to emergencies, including disregarding speed limits, proceeding through red signals, and passing stopped vehicles.

  • Requires emergency vehicles using these exemptions to display flashing emergency lights and sound sirens, and maintain liability insurance of at least $100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage.

  • Amends Virginia Code sections 46.2-920 and 46.2-1023 to include Department of Military Affairs vehicles alongside Virginia National Guard Civil Support Team vehicles already covered under existing law.

Legislative Description

Military Affairs, Dept. of, emergency vehicles; equipped with flashing red and white warning lights.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/29/2026
Transportation: Highway Safety and Policy1/19/2026
Transportation1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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