HB172Introduced in the House of Delegates
Municipalities - Enforcement Officers - Body-Worn Cameras
Introduced by Matthew Schindler, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Including a certain municipal enforcement officer in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for purposes of a certain exception to prohibitions against wiretapping and electronic surveillance relating to the use of body-worn cameras; authorizing a municipality to adopt an ordinance or a resolution authorizing an official who is authorized to act as an enforcement officer to utilize a body-worn camera; and requiring that a certain municipality publish its policy for the issuance and use of body-worn cameras by enforcement officers.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 21, 2026
124
Yes
1
No
16
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Absent |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Absent |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (124-1)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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