Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings; exceptions; penalty. Prohibits any law-enforcement officer, defined in the bill, from wearing a facial covering, defined in the bill, while engaged in the performance of his official duties. The bill sets out several exceptions to such prohibition, including protective facial coverings to protect against disease, infection, and exposure to toxic substances and facial coverings worn by any law-enforcement officer assigned to a special weapons and tactics team while engaged in the performance of his official duties with such team. The bill subjects the law-enforcement officer to disciplinary action, including dismissal, demotion, suspension, transfer, or decertification, and creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any law-enforcement officer who wears a facial covering in violation of the provisions of the bill unless the law-enforcement agency that employs such law-enforcement officer has adopted and established a written policy for and restrictions on the use of facial coverings. The bill also directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to develop a model policy for and restrictions on the use of facial coverings by law-enforcement officers. This bill is identical to HB 1482.
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Voter registration; list maintenance; third-party data exchanges; approval by State Board of Elections. Requires the Commissioner of Elections, prior to entering into or terminating a memorandum of understanding or modifying the terms of an existing memorandum of understanding with any third party for the exchange of voter registration data, to submit the proposed memorandum of understanding, the reason for termination, or the proposed modifications, as appropriate, to the State Board of Elections for review and approval. Approval shall require a vote of two-thirds of the State Board. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Elections to apply for, enter into, and maintain membership for the Commonwealth in the Electronic Registration Information Center.
Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor or person prohibited from possessing a firearm is present; penalty. Provides that any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows that a minor or a person who is prohibited by law from possessing a firearm is present shall store such firearm and the ammunition for such firearm in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet that is inaccessible to such minor or prohibited person. Under the bill, any person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. The bill also requires any dealer, as that term is defined in current law, to post a written notice informing the public of the penalty imposed for failure to comply with the bill's provisions.
Law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement; requirements. Prohibits any state or local law-enforcement agency, defined in the bill, from maintaining, renewing, or entering into any federal immigration agreement unless such agreement contains certain provisions. The bill also prohibits any person acting in his capacity as a law-enforcement officer to assist, cooperate with, or use any law-enforcement resources to facilitate any operation that seeks to identify, arrest, or otherwise impose a penalty upon an individual for any violation of federal civil immigration law. The bill provides that such prohibition shall not apply (i) if the authority to enforce such laws is otherwise permitted or required by law; (ii) if the person acting in his capacity as a law-enforcement officer is presented with a valid judicial warrant or judicial subpoena that authorizes such enforcement; or (iii) to the transfer of custody of an adult convicted of certain violent felonies from a state, local, or regional correctional facility upon such correctional facility's receipt of a federal immigration detainer. This bill is identical to HB 1441.
Maddy summaryHJ 234 is a commendation bill that formally recognizes the Reston Community Players for their contributions to the local arts scene. The legislation does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the group's efforts. Passed by both the House and Senate, this measure is purely ceremonial and has no legal or financial impact on the community.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Jo Anne Perry Maxwell with a commendation. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes without requiring a formal roll call.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Catherine Agnes Martin Hudgins. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to officially recognize her contributions and legacy. The measure has been passed by both the House and Senate and is awaiting final approval. Such bills typically result in a formal acknowledgment or memorial rather than substantive legislative change.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Charles Douglas Poindexter. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally recognize his contributions and legacy. The measure has been passed by both the House and Senate and is awaiting final approval.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association for its contributions to the state's healthcare system. It does not change laws, allocate funds, or create new regulations, but instead serves as an official commendation. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes without requiring a formal ballot. This type of legislation is ceremonial and does not have direct policy impact on healthcare operations or funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the publication "Table Talk" for its contributions. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official acknowledgment. The measure affects only the legislative body by recording its appreciation in the official journal. No funding, regulations, or operational changes are included in this resolution.