Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1374: Continuity of Operations; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. to study centralized framework.
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Plain-language summary
SB 1374 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Continuity of Operations; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. to study centralized framework. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Tabled in Rules (18-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.
Study; Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security; feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies; work group; report. Directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to convene a work group to study the feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies mandating the creation and regular updating of agency-specific continuity plans. In conducting its study, the work group shall include consideration of standardized guidelines for digital infrastructure upgrades, remote work capabilities, and staff training on emergency procedures. The bill directs the work group to complete its work and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 30, 2025. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee to Study Pandemic Response and Preparedness in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scott Surovell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
- Engrossed by Senate
- Read second time
- Passed by for the day
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (37-Y 1-N)
- Rules suspended
- Reported from Rules (12-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
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