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Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

VA HB 1397 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Session ended
Started in
House
Sponsor
Margaret Franklin
Latest action
Feb 18

What it does

Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment. Allows a local government employee of any locality who is properly trained to use equipment deemed proper pursuant to relevant law to determine the decibel level of any sound, including noise. Under current law, only a law-enforcement officer may use such equipment.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 18

  3. Floor (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

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