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VA HB690
VA HB690Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Search warrant; search of place of abode; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; temporary sealing. Provides that if an affidavit that accompanies a search warrant for a place of abode has been sealed pursuant to relevant law, the executing law-enforcement officer does not have to leave a copy of such affidavit in a conspicuous place within or affixed to the place to be searched. This bill incorporates HB 1028.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law regarding search warrants for places of abode by clarifying that a copy of the affidavit, which is a sworn statement detailing the reasons for the search, does not need to be provided to the occupants if that affidavit has been sealed by a court for specific legal reasons. This change ensures that law enforcement officers do not have to leave a copy of a sealed affidavit in a conspicuous place or affixed to the property being searched, as would normally be required.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB690 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB690) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1149159.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB690/text/HB690H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB690/text/HB690HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB690/text/HB690 |
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