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HB 943

Campus police officers; free use of toll facilities.

2026 Regular Session

Virginia bill exempts campus police officers from paying tolls on state toll facilities to reduce operational costs for university law enforcement agencies.

Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 943

Legislative bill overview

HB 943 authorizes campus police officers in Virginia to use toll facilities without paying tolls. The bill has passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and is currently in the Transportation Committee for further consideration.

Why is this important

This policy affects operational costs for campus law enforcement agencies and sets a precedent for which public safety personnel receive toll exemptions. It could influence campus police budgeting and response capabilities, while also raising questions about fairness in toll exemption policies across different public employee categories.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which campus police departments qualify (public universities only? private institutions? community colleges?), potentially creating implementation inconsistencies
  • Toll funding impact: Exempting any vehicle category reduces revenue for toll facility maintenance and operations, raising questions about who bears these costs
  • Equity concerns: Why campus police specifically receive this benefit compared to other public safety or public service employees not exempt from tolls

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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