Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1479: Certification of law-enforcement officers; out-of-state certifications recognized, requirements.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1479 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Certification of law-enforcement officers; out-of-state certifications recognized, requirements. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 7-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Certification of law-enforcement officers; out-of-state certifications recognized; requirements. Provides that the Department of Criminal Justice Services shall recognize the out-of-state law-enforcement certification of an individual seeking employment as a law-enforcement officer in the Commonwealth subject to certain conditions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 7-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Presented and ordered printed 25104787D