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VA HB896

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Sullivan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Substantial Risk Order Training Program within the Department of Criminal Justice Services to train law enforcement and other public institution personnel on implementing Virginia's substantial risk order (red flag) law under § 19.2-152.13

  • Adds training on proper use and implementation of substantial risk orders to the list of compulsory training standards and model policies that the Department must establish for law-enforcement personnel

  • Requires the Department to submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly by October 1 each year on the Program's administration, including utilization data and recommendations for improvements

  • Mandates the training cover proper procedures, circumstances for seeking substantial risk orders, and best practices for protecting individuals at substantial risk of personal injury to themselves or others

Legislative Description

Substantial Risk Order Training Program; established, delayed effective date, report.

Last Action

Senate substitute agreed to by House (64-Y 35-N 0-A)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/23/2026
Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety2/6/2026
Appropriations2/6/2026
Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #21/23/2026
Public Safety1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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