Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 690: Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 690 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Search warrant; search of place of abode, copy of affidavit to be part of warrant. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0203).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Search warrant; search of place of abode; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; temporary sealing. Provides that if an affidavit that accompanies a search warrant for a place of abode has been sealed pursuant to relevant law, the executing law-enforcement officer does not have to give or leave a copy of such affidavit in a conspicuous place within or affixed to the place to be searched. The bill also adds that the circumstances requiring the issuance of a warrant after 5:00 p.m. shall be documented in the required affidavit that is submitted to a magistrate when seeking such authorization. This bill incorporates HB 1028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Wendell Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“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 (CHAP0203)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 203 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB690)
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB690ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendments agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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