HB 1388 VA
Police chiefs; creates independent protections and procedures.
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Summary
This bill would establish a Police Chief Bill of Rights in Virginia creating protections and procedures for police chiefs. The bill of rights would establish procedural protections for police chiefs, likely including protections regarding employment decisions, disciplinary actions, and due process rights. These protections would ensure that police chiefs receive fair treatment and notice of charges before disciplinary action is taken. The bill would codify specific rights and procedures for police chiefs in law enforcement leadership positions.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 9.1 a chapter numbered 5.2, consisting of sections numbered 9.1-513 through 9.1-518, relating to Police Chief Bill of Rights.
Sponsor (1)
- Mike A. Cherry Republican · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Katrina Callsen Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (7)
- Jan 21, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26105475D · lower
- Jan 21, 2026 Referred to Committee on Public Safety · lower
- Feb 10, 2026 Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2 · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 12, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 13, 2026 Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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