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Panel backs bill to create model policy on encrypted telecommunications for law enforcement
Summary
House Bill 2039 would require the Department of Criminal Justice, in consultation with Virginia FOIA authorities, to develop a model policy for encrypted telecommunications; the committee reported the measure after debate and a procedural amendment.
The House Committee on Public Safety reported House Bill 2039 to the House after the committee considered an amendment and ultimately advanced the measure.
A patron explained the bill "requires the Department of Criminal Justice in consultation with Virginia FOIA to establish a model policy for encrypted telecommunications." The subcommittee recommended reporting 4-2. The committee moved, seconded and reported the bill by a roll-call vote of 12 in favor and 9 opposed.
The transcript records the committee adopted an on-the-fly amendment then proceeded to consider the underlying unamended bill for explanation. No public testimony was recorded in this session. The bill will next be considered on the House floor.
