Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1554: Funding for deputy sheriffs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1554 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on November 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Funding for deputy sheriffs. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Counties, Cities and Towns.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Funding for deputy sheriffs. Provides that the minimum number of deputies funded by the Compensation Board shall be one deputy per 1,500 persons or one deputy for every 25 square miles, whichever is greater. Under current law, the funding is fixed at one deputy per 1,500 persons only. The provisions of the bill apply to counties and cities without a police force.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned CCT sub: Subcommittee #3
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1554)
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100955D