Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1388
Police chiefs; creates independent protections and procedures.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mike A. Cherry (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Katrina Callsen (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Police Chief Bill of Rights. Creates independent protections and procedures for certain chiefs of police, defined in the bill, by requiring a showing of just cause when a chief of police is proposed for removal from office. The bill requires that a police chief be given written notice of the specific grounds for his proposed removal and that such police chief be afforded an opportunity to be heard in his own defense, personally and with counsel, before an impartial hearing panel.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 13, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2 - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Public Safety - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Presented and ordered printed 26105475D