Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1397
Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Margaret A. Franklin
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 22, 2026, 8:07 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Public Safety - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N) - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2 - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Public Safety - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Presented and ordered printed 26102702D