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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Line of Duty Act; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Provides that a sheriff or deputy sheriff shall be eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits. Under current law, sheriffs or deputy sheriffs are only eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits in the City of Richmond.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Line of Duty Act, which provides benefits to the families of public safety officers who die or become disabled in the line of duty, by expanding eligibility to include sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Previously, under current law, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs were only eligible for these benefits if they served in the City of Richmond; this bill removes that geographical restriction, making all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs across the Commonwealth eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Elizabeth Guzmán (D)*,
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Last Action
Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB491 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (HB491) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091746.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB491/text/HB491 |
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