Line of Duty Act; investigation of claims by police departments and sheriffs offices. (SB1539)
Introduced By
Sen. Robert Hurt (R-Chatham) with support from co-patrons Del. Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg), and Sen. Steve Newman (R-Forest)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Line of Duty Act; investigation of claims; police departments and sheriffs offices. Provides that when a police department or sheriff's office is the last employer of the deceased or disabled person, then the department or office may conduct the investigation of the circumstances surrounding the deceased or disabled person and report the findings to the Comptroller. Currently all investigations of the circumstances must be conducted by the Virginia Department of State Police. Amends § 9.1-403 (“Claim for payment; costs.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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