2026 SESSION
HOUSE SUBSTITUTE
26110346D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1482
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
(Proposed by the Governor
on April 13, 2026)
(Patron Prior to Substitute—Delegate Schmidt)
A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 8.01-42.7 and 19.2-83.6:1 , relating to law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings; exceptions; civil cause of action.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding sections numbered 8.01-42.7 and 19.2-83.6:1 as follows:
§ 8.01-42.7 . Civil action against law-enforcement officer for certain conduct while unlawfully wearing facial covering.