SB 570 VA
Search warrants; unattended deaths.
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Summary
This bill would modify Virginia's search warrant provisions as they apply to investigations of unattended deaths. An unattended death is one that occurs without immediate medical supervision or witness. The bill would amend procedures and requirements for obtaining and executing search warrants during investigations of such deaths. The changes would affect how law enforcement can search locations and gather evidence when investigating the circumstances of an unattended death.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 19.2-53, 19.2-54, and 19.2-56, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to search warrants; unattended deaths.
Sponsor (1)
- Tammy Brankley Mulchi Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103541D · upper
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · upper
- Feb 9, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB570) · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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