HB 1397 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment.

Summary
Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment. Allows a local government employee of any locality who is properly trained to use equipment deemed proper pursuant to relevant law to determine the decibel level of any sound, including noise. Under current law, only a law-enforcement officer may use such equipment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Public Safety
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26102702D
lower
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