Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1028 — Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant.

Last action — Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB690-Zehr) (Voice Vote)

  1. 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 has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Summary

Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB690-Zehr) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal

  6. H Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102039D

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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1028 do?
Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant.
Who sponsors HB1028?
HB1028 is sponsored by Wendell S. Walker.
What is the current status of HB1028?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB1028?
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