# Virginia SB1374: Continuity of Operations; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. to study centralized framework.

Virginia SB1374, Continuity of Operations; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. to study centralized framework., is a 2025 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by David R. Suetterlein (Republican); status failed, last action 2025-02-17 (Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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- As of: 2026-10-17
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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SB1374
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Continuity of Operations; Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Sec. to study centralized framework.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-01-13
- Last action: 2025-02-17, Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N)
- Sponsor: David R. Suetterlein (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Rules
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (105 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Study; Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security; feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies; work group; report. Directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to convene a work group to study the feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies mandating the creation and regular updating of agency-specific continuity plans. In conducting its study, the work group shall include consideration of standardized guidelines for digital infrastructure upgrades, remote work capabilities, and staff training on emergency procedures. The bill directs the work group to complete its work and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 30, 2025. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee to Study Pandemic Response and Preparedness in the Commonwealth.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: David R. Suetterlein (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-02-17 | House | Tabled in Rules | pass | 18 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-29 | Senate | Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote | pass | 38 | 0 |   |
| 2025-01-27 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) | pass | 37 | 1 |   |
| 2025-01-24 | Senate | Reported from Rules | pass | 12 | 0 |   |

## Actions (13)

- 2025-02-17: Tabled in Rules (18-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2025-02-05: Referred to Committee on Rules (House)
- 2025-02-05: Read first time (House)
- 2025-02-05: Placed on Calendar (House)
- 2025-01-29: Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (38-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-28: Engrossed by Senate (Senate)
- 2025-01-28: Read second time (Senate)
- 2025-01-27: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (37-Y 1-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-27: Passed by for the day (Senate)
- 2025-01-27: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2025-01-24: Reported from Rules (12-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-13: Referred to Committee on Rules (Senate)
- 2025-01-13: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102601D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-01-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019577.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019576.PDF)

## Related bills

- HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care. (adopted)
- SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty. (failed)
- HB1746: Public safety officer; definition. (failed)
- HB1600: Budget Bill. (failed)
- SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility. (failed)
- HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment. (to governor)

## Sources
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019577.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1019576.PDF)

## Related
- [HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HR671-2025)
- [SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB941-2025)
- [HB1746: Public safety officer; definition.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1746-2025)
- [HB1600: Budget Bill.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1600-2025)
- [SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1449-2025)
- [HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for i…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1609-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1374-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).