HB 1028 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant.

Summary
Search warrant; search of place of abode; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; temporary sealing. Provides that if an affidavit that accompanies a search warrant for a place of abode has been sealed pursuant to relevant law, the executing law-enforcement officer does not have to leave a copy of such affidavit in a conspicuous place within or affixed to the place to be searched.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Wendell Walker
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