Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 491
Line of Duty Act; eligibility for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Elizabeth R. Guzman (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Charlie Schmidt
- Patrick A. Hope (Democratic)
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr. (Democratic)
- Nadarius E. Clark (Democratic)
- Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Line of Duty Act; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Provides that a sheriff or deputy sheriff shall be eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits. Under current law, sheriffs or deputy sheriffs are only eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits in the City of Richmond.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 House | Stricken from docket by Appropriations | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 30, 2026 · House
Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (HB491) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Appropriations - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104235D