SB531Introduced in the Senate
Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Request for Verbal Acknowledgement (Verbal Waiver Transparency Act)
Introduced by Shelly Hettleman, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a law enforcement agency from making a certain request for verbal acknowledgement in an interaction with a person suspected to have been subjected to sexually assaultive behavior or who claims to have been subjected to sexually assaultive behavior.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407
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
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 3, 2026
118
Yes
0
No
23
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 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {813120/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
Referred Judiciary
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (118-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407
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