Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1856: Amber warning lights; certain department of social services vehicles.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1856 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Amber warning lights; certain department of social services vehicles. Primary sponsor: Jonathan "Jed" Arnold. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0082).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amber warning lights; certain department of social services vehicles. Authorizes the use of amber warning lights on vehicles used by a local department of social services to respond to a request for assistance from law-enforcement agency personnel.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan "Jed" Arnold | Primary 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0082)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 82 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1856)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1856ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (36-Y 2-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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