Virginia House Bill 1397: Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Left in Committee Public Safety (2026-02-18)

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