HB 1261 VA
Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technology & interrogation practices; forensic laboratory.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 1261 would modify provisions regarding law-enforcement agencies' use of certain technologies and interrogation practices. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to establish or regulate law-enforcement use of technologies and interrogation methods and would address forensic laboratory accreditation requirements.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-101, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 9.1-102, and 9.1-1110 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 15.2 a section numbered 15.2-1723.3 and by adding a section numbered 23.1-815.2, relating to law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technologies and interrogation practices; forensic laboratory accreditation.
Sponsor (1)
- Jackie H. Glass Democratic · primary
Action history (5)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103194D · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1261) · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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