Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 347: Military and emergency laws; local emergency management plans.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 347 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Military and emergency laws; local emergency management plans. Primary sponsor: Ellen H. McLaughlin. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0116).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Military and emergency laws; local emergency management plans. Changes from every four years to every five years the frequency with which every local and interjurisdictional agency has to review and update its emergency operations plan.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | 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 (CHAP0116)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 116 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB347)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB347ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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