Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR288: Commending the Haymarket Police Department.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 13, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 288 Commending the Haymarket Police Department. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, on December 4, 2025, the Haymarket Police Department became the 115th police department in the Commonwealth to receive agency accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission; and WHEREAS, the Haymarket Police Department oversees the totality of police operations for the Town of Haymarket, including community patrol, criminal investigations, traffic and parking enforcement, and victim services; and WHEREAS, the personnel of the Haymarket Police Department devoted three years to implementing and achieving the operational standards that are required for accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC); and WHEREAS, accreditation from the VLEPSC will enhance the Haymarket Police Department's ability to protect and serve the community effectively and efficiently, while engendering greater public confidence in the agency and understanding of its services, boosting officer morale, and promoting positive relations between the agency and community partners; and WHEREAS, the Haymarket Police Department's VLEPSC accreditation is a testament to the steadfast dedication and professionalism of its officers, who work tirelessly and courageously every day to ensure the safety and well-being of the Haymarket community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That …
Sponsors
- Joshua Thomas (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Danica Roem (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ288ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108526D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 12, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR288?
- HJR288 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Haymarket Police Department.
- What is the status of HJR288?
- Passed both chambers as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ288ER) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR288?
- Joshua Thomas (D, 21), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR288?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR288
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