Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1261 — Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technology & interrogation practices; forensic laboratory.

Last action — Continued from last session

  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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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill regulates the technology and interrogation practices used by law enforcement agencies.

The legislation focuses on how law enforcement agencies can use specific technologies and conduct interrogations. It also addresses practices within forensic laboratories to ensure proper protocols are followed.

Summary

Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technology & interrogation practices; forensic laboratory.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Communications, Technology and Innovation Agenda

  3. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1261)

  4. H Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation

  5. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103194D

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

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1261 do?
Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technology & interrogation practices; forensic laboratory.
Who sponsors HB1261?
HB1261 is sponsored by Jackie H. Glass.
What is the current status of HB1261?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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