Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1492: Impersonating a law-enforcement officer; clarifies definition of "facial covering," penalties.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1492 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Impersonating a law-enforcement officer; clarifies definition of "facial covering," penalties. Primary sponsor: Irene Shin (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 867 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Impersonating law-enforcement officer; penalties. Creates a Class 5 felony for impersonating a law-enforcement officer while wearing a facial covering, as that term is defined in the bill, and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Kelly Fowler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Alfonso Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 867 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1492)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1492ER)
- Enrolled
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)
- Conference report agreed to by House (63-Y 32-N 0-A)
- Conference Report released
- House Conferees: Shin, Lopez, Wilt
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