VirginiaLocalities in mutual aid agreements would share radio information
Localities in mutual aid agreements would provide access to radio programming information and take steps to ensure direct communication when a partner asks for support.
What it does
Localities in mutual aid agreements would provide access to information needed to program public safety radios, including frequencies and encryption keys. When a partner asks for support, they would take steps to ensure direct communication, but would not have to upgrade equipment.
Argument forAccess to radio programming information could help local responders communicate directly when a partner jurisdiction requests support.
Argument againstSharing radio frequencies and encryption keys could expose sensitive communications, even though localities would not have to upgrade equipment.
More detail
Localities must provide access to information needed to program their public safety radios. This applies to localities that have entered into a mutual aid agreement under this section. The information includes radio frequencies and security and encryption keys. When a partner jurisdiction requests support, the locality must take all necessary steps to ensure direct communication with the supporting units. A locality is not required to provide radio equipment upgrades.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 2Continued to next session in Local Government (15-Y 0-N)
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on Local GovernmentMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102229DIntroduced
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