HB 1067 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers.

Summary

Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers. Authorizes localities to create a regional authority to operate and manage emergency communication services including public safety answering points. The bill authorizes such authorities to employ or contract for personnel, acquire and manage property, enter into agreements, and receive and expend funds, and requires compliance with the standards of the 9-1-1 Services Board.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 14, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was converted from a draft introduction format to the final enrolled version, which is the official record of the law passed by the General Assembly. The substantive legal content, including the creation of Regional Emergency Communications Authorities and their powers, remains identical to the original draft with no policy changes.

Scope change

None; the scope and applicability of the law are unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft metadata including session dates, bill numbers, committee referrals, and patron information.

Added official enrolled formatting, including page numbers, act titles, and approval stamps.

Adjusted line breaks and spacing to conform to the standard layout of the Virginia Code.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 17, 2026

How they voted

38–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 39

Mar 6, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter 730 (effective 7/1/2026)

executive

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Mar 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Mar 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1067ER)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N)

lower

Jan 23, 2026

Committee

Assigned sub: Health

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors