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VA SB783

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Saddam Salim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Virginia law-enforcement officers from assisting federal civil immigration enforcement operations unless presented with a judicial warrant or subpoena, with exceptions for joint criminal law-enforcement task forces

  • Requires federal immigration enforcement agreements to include provisions mandating ICE agents identify themselves clearly (without using "police" markings), provide agent names 7 days in advance of operations, and comply with all Virginia laws

  • Bans ICE immigration enforcement activities at schools, faith-based organizations, courthouses, and within 500 yards of polling places during elections

  • Prohibits ICE from using surveillance technology (facial recognition, license plate readers, cell-site simulators, drones) for immigration enforcement, except for individuals unlawfully present who have been convicted of violent felonies

  • Existing federal immigration enforcement agreements must be modified to comply with these requirements by September 1, 2026, or they become void and unenforceable

Legislative Description

Law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement, provisions.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/24/2026
Finance and Appropriations1/28/2026
Courts of Justice1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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