HB492Introduced in the House of Delegates
Courtroom Security - Minimum Adequate Security Standard
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing minimum adequate security standards for courtroom security at all courthouse facilities; requiring a court security officer to meet the qualifications for a special police officer; and requiring a minimum number of court security officers be present for certain types of proceedings.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Absent |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {403522/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (130-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (34-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475
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