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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 681: Retired law-enforcement officers; emergency and temporary detention admissions.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 681 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Retired law-enforcement officers; emergency and temporary detention admissions. Primary sponsor: Cliff Hayes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0661).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Retired law-enforcement officers; emergency and temporary detention admissions. Clarifies that the term "law-enforcement officer" as used in relevant law relating to emergency and involuntary civil admissions includes retired law-enforcement officers, defined in the bill, for the purposes of laws related to emergency custody and involuntary temporary detention.The provisions of this bill are identical to relevant provisions of SB 75.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Cliff HayesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse91

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0661)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 661 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
  5. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB681)
  6. Signed by President
  7. Signed by Speaker
  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB681ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  11. Read third time
  12. Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

Showing 12 most recent of 26 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source