HB491Introduced in the House of Delegates
Line of Duty Act; eligibility for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
Introduced by Elizabeth Guzman, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Line of Duty Act; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Provides that a sheriff or deputy sheriff shall be eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits. Under current law, sheriffs or deputy sheriffs are only eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits in the City of Richmond.
Where it stands
Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N) · January 30, 2026
21
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates 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 delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Joshua Thomas | 21 | Yes |
| Luke Torian | 24 | Yes |
| Briana Sewell | 25 | Yes |
| David Reid | 28 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Terry Austin | 37 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104235D
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (HB491)
Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
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