See also: Military and Emergency Laws

Ambulance permits; to be consistent with federal requirements. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 627 (Chapter 139))

Assault and battery; penalty when committed against a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member. Amending § 18.2-57. (Patron-Lewis, HB 173 (F); Rerras, SB 677 (Chapter 420))

Civil immunity; applicable to private volunteers during an emergency. Amending § 8.01-226.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 198 (F))

Emergency medical services councils, regional; exempt from consumer affairs registration requirements. Amending § 57-60. (Patron-Edwards, SB 61 (Chapter 580))

Emergency medical services vehicles; local agency consolidation, vehicle markings. Amending § 32.1-111.14. (Patron-May, HB 542 (F))

Emergency Response Council; to coordinate with Office of Assistant to Governor for Preparedness to promote security and facilitate preparedness. Amending § 44-146.40. (Patron-Purkey, HB 313 (C))

Freedom of Information Act; exempts certain emergency service records. Amending § 2.2-3705. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 1364 (Chapter 482))

Freedom of Information Act; exempts records of Department of Emergency Management and citizen emergency response teams. Amending § 2.2-3705. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 347 (Chapter 426))

Income tax, state; voluntary contribution to Office of Commonwealth Preparedness Fund. Adding § 58.1-346.25. (Patron-Reid, HB 1401 (C))

Law enforcement and fire and rescue services; review by Secretary of Public Safety. Adding §§ 2.2-224.1, 2.2-224.2 and 2.2-224.3. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 746 (C))

License plates, special; issuance to supporters of Project Lifesaver. Adding § 46.2-749.101. (Patron-Hogan, HB 1285 (I) See HB38)

Motor vehicle dealers; exempts licensing persons who sell fire-fighting equipment, ambulances, etc. Amending §§ 46.2-733 and 46.2-1500. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 453 (Chapter 788))

Motor vehicles; registration fees, changes formula for distribution of “four for life” fund. Amending § 46.2-694. (Patron-Orrock, HB 1002 (Chapter 194); Orrock, HB 1003 (F))

Pre-hospital emergency medical services; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study. (Patron-O’Bannon, HJR 133 (P))

State Buildings, Radio Communications for Emergency Personnel; Report of Department of Fire Programs (HJR 588, 2003). (HD 2)

Traffic incidents; increases payment of emergency response expenses due to certain serious traffic accidents. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Fralin, HB 303 (Chapter 273))

Wireless E-911 Fund; provisions for payments. Amending § 56-484.17. (Patron-Stolle, SB 171 (Chapter 167))