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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
County manager plan of government; independent policing auditor. Allows the governing body of any county with the county manager plan of government (Arlington County) to appoint an independent policing auditor. The independent policing auditor shall support any law-enforcement civilian oversight body created by the governing body and shall have all the powers of the law-enforcement civilian oversight body, to the extent such powers are delegated to the independent policing auditor by the oversight body. The independent policing auditor shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body.
AI Summary
This bill allows the governing body of any county that operates under a county manager plan of government, such as Arlington County, to establish the position of an independent policing auditor. This auditor would assist any civilian oversight body created by the county to review law enforcement activities. The auditor would possess the same powers as the oversight body, provided those powers are delegated to them, and would serve at the discretion of the county's governing body, which can also provide independent staff support for the auditor.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB226 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB226/text/HB226 |
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