HB1388Introduced in the House of Delegates
Police chiefs; creates independent protections and procedures.
Introduced by Mike Cherry, District 74
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Police Chief Bill of Rights. Creates independent protections and procedures for certain chiefs of police, defined in the bill, by requiring a showing of just cause when a chief of police is proposed for removal from office. The bill requires that a police chief be given written notice of the specific grounds for his proposed removal and that such police chief be afforded an opportunity to be heard in his own defense, personally and with counsel, before an impartial hearing panel.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
February 13, 2026
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Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26105475D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
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