HB198Introduced in the House of Delegates
School Systems - Reportable Offenses - Notification of Student as Suspect
Introduced by Michael Griffith, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring law enforcement agencies to notify the State's Attorney if a student is a suspect in an investigation of certain offenses and if the student no longer is a suspect; authorizing the State's Attorney to notify the local superintendent or the superintendent's designee if the student is a suspect in an investigation of certain offenses; and requiring the State's Attorney to notify the local superintendent or the superintendent's designee if a student is no longer a suspect in certain investigations.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Ways and Means and Judiciary
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Hearing canceled (Ways and Means)
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
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