Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technologies & interrogation practices; forensic lab.

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2027 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26103277D

HOUSE BILL NO. 1257

Offered January 14, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-101 , as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 9.1-102 , and 9.1-1110 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 15.2 a section numbered 15.2-1723.3 and by adding a section numbered 23.1-815.2 , relating to law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technologies and interrogation practices; forensic laboratory accreditation.

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Patron—Glass

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Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.5% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 27%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum -3 37/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -9 81 days quiet

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