HB1397Introduced in the House of Delegates
Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment.
Introduced by Margaret Franklin, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment. Allows a local government employee of any locality who is properly trained to use equipment deemed proper pursuant to relevant law to determine the decibel level of any sound, including noise. Under current law, only a law-enforcement officer may use such equipment.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Public Safety
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N) · February 5, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Michael Webert | 61 | Yes |
| Karen Hamilton | 62 | Yes |
| Jessica Anderson | 71 | Yes |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26102702D
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Public Safety
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