HB1492
Impersonating federal law-enforcement officer; increases penalties.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
Chief Patron:
Irene Shin (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Impersonating federal law-enforcement officer; penalties.
Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the penalty for impersonating a federal law-enforcement officer and increases the penalty for a second or subsequent violation from a Class 6 felony to a Class 5 felony.-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105681D
- 01/23/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 3:11 pm)
- 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1492)
- 01/28/2026 - House: Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
