HJ288 • 2026

Commending the Haymarket Police Department.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Thomas
Last action: 2026-04-13
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on how the accreditation affects public perception or operations beyond stating it enhances effectiveness.

Commending the Haymarket Police Department

This bill commends the Haymarket Police Department for receiving accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.

What This Bill Does

Says that the Haymarket Police Department received agency accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).
Commends the Haymarket Police Department for its dedication and professionalism in serving the community effectively.
Requests a copy of this commendation to be given to the Haymarket Police Department.

Who It Names or Affects

The Haymarket Police Department

Terms To Know

Accreditation: A special certification that shows a police department follows high standards.
Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC): The group in Virginia that gives accreditation to police departments.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill does not provide any funding or change laws, it only commends the Haymarket Police Department.
It is unclear if this will affect other towns or police departments beyond Haymarket.

Bill History

2026-04-13 House
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ288ER)
2026-03-12 Senate
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
2026-03-12 Senate
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2026-03-10 Senate
Received
2026-03-10 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk
2026-03-10 Senate
Received
2026-03-10 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk
2026-03-10 House
Engrossed by House
2026-03-10 House
Agreed to by House by voice vote
2026-03-09 House
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108526D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Haymarket Police Department.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

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 the General Assembly hereby commend the Haymarket Police Department for receiving accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Haymarket Police Department as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the agency's contributions to Haymarket and the Commonwealth.