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VA SB47
VA SB47Impersonation of law-enforcement officer while committing additional act; penalties.
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Introduced
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Impersonation of law-enforcement officer while committing additional act; penalties. Provides that any person who impersonates a law-enforcement officer (i) while committing or attempting to commit aggravated murder, first or second degree murder, abduction, rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, aggravated sexual battery, or sexual battery or (ii) while circumventing, bypassing, or attempting to circumvent or bypass any security measure of any business, commercial building, or residence is guilty of a Class 6 felony. A second or subsequent offense is punishable as a Class 5 felony.
AI Summary
This bill enhances penalties for impersonating a law-enforcement officer by making it a Class 6 felony if the impersonation occurs while committing or attempting to commit serious crimes such as murder, abduction, rape, or certain sexual offenses, or while bypassing security measures at businesses, commercial buildings, or residences. A Class 6 felony is a less severe felony classification, while a Class 5 felony is more severe. For repeat offenders of these specific actions, the penalty increases to a Class 5 felony. This legislation aims to deter individuals from using the guise of law enforcement to commit other crimes or to gain unauthorized access to protected areas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (10-Y 0-N) (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB47 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB47/text/SB47HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB47/text/SB47HC2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB47) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096309.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB47/text/SB47S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 11:20 am) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1095239.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB47/text/SB47SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB47) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083086.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (12/5/2025 4:10 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1081801.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB47/text/SB47 |
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