Virginia House Bill 491: Line of Duty Act; eligibility for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) (2026-01-30)

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