Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 570: Search warrants; unattended deaths.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 570 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Search warrants; unattended deaths. Primary sponsor: Tammy Mulchi (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-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.
Search warrants; unattended deaths. Authorizes the issuance of a search warrant to search any place for (i) a dead human body where, at the time of death, the decedent was not being attended to by a physician or (ii) evidence of the cause or manner of death of such a body.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tammy Mulchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
- Senate committee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB570)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103541D