HB 1397

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 18, 2026.

Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-1397
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee Public Safety
House of Delegates failed 2026-02-18
Labor / Employment
Summary

Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment. Allows a local government employee of any locality who is properly trained to use equipment deemed proper pursuant to relevant law to determine the decibel level of any sound, including noise. Under current law, only a law-enforcement officer may use such equipment.

Sponsor
Franklin, M.A.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Status failed
2026-01-22 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Latest Action H Left in Committee Public Safety
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