First responder; approaching with specified intent after a warning, penalty.
Summary
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 18.2 a section numbered 18.2-138.1, relating to approaching a first responder with specified intent after a warning; penalty.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Public Safety
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26106056D
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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