Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 491: Line of Duty Act; eligibility for sheriffs and 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 491 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Line of Duty Act; eligibility for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Primary sponsor: Liz Guzmán (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Line of Duty Act; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Provides that a sheriff or deputy sheriff shall be eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits. Under current law, sheriffs or deputy sheriffs are only eligible for Line of Duty Act benefits in the City of Richmond.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Guzmán | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| 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
- Stricken from docket by Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (HB491)
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104235D