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HB31Introduced in the House of Delegates

Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Jon Cardin, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizing a police officer who is denied a certain right to apply to the circuit court at any time before a hearing is held by the hearing board for an order that directs the law enforcement agency to show cause why the right should not be granted.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

January 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judiciary

  3. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

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