SB83

District or circuit court; possession of portable electronic devices.

Vetoed·5/19/26

Virginia SB83 regulates the possession of portable electronic devices in district and circuit courts.

Virginia SB83 establishes policies for the possession of portable electronic devices in district and circuit courts. It allows law enforcement officers, state bar members, and authorized state or local agency employees to possess such devices if they do not pose a security risk. The chief judge of each district court sets a policy for device possession, which may include restrictions on use and areas where devices are allowed. If devices are prohibited, storage must be provided at no cost. Circuit courts follow similar procedures, with policies posted on court websites.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

House Courts of Justice Hearing

Feb 2

8:00 AM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Governor's Veto Received by Senate

May 19

Vetoed by Governor

Apr 22

Senate

Passed by for the day