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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1067: Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1067 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers. Primary sponsor: Keith Hodges (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 730 (effective 7/1/2026).

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Regional emergency communications authorities; creation and powers. Authorizes localities to create a regional authority to operate and manage emergency communication services including public safety answering points. The bill authorizes such authorities to employ or contract for personnel, acquire and manage property, enter into agreements, and receive and expend funds, and requires compliance with the standards of the 9-1-1 Services Board.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Keith HodgesPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse68

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 730 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
  4. Signed by President
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1067ER)
  7. Enrolled
  8. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  9. Read third time
  10. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
  11. Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
  12. Rules suspended

Showing 12 most recent of 23 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source