HB 1388 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Police chiefs; creates independent protections and procedures.

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Feb 13, 2026
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6
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Committee
4
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
House subcommittee offered
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26105475D
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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