Virginia 2026 Session Status: In Committee

HB7 — Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings, exceptions, civil liability.

Last action — Left in Committee Public Safety

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings, exceptions, civil liability.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Committee Public Safety

  2. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB7)

  3. H Referred to Committee on Public Safety

  4. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101899D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB7 do?
Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings, exceptions, civil liability.
Who sponsors HB7?
HB7 is sponsored by Michael J. Jones.
What is the current status of HB7?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB7?
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