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SB 602

Marcus alert system; external database information removal.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tara Durant

SB 602 establishes procedures for removing individuals from Virginia's MARCUS public safety alert system and regulates external database data inclusion within it.

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Bill Summary · SB 602

Legislative bill overview

SB 602 establishes procedures for removing individuals from Virginia's MARCUS (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Coordinated Unified Response System) alert database and governs the use of external database information within the system. The bill addresses data management and privacy concerns related to this multi-agency public safety information system.

Why is this important

MARCUS coordinates emergency responses across multiple agencies using centralized data on individuals. Clear removal procedures and external data governance directly affect citizens' privacy rights, accuracy of records, and potential impacts on individuals flagged in the system. This becomes especially significant if individuals are included based on outdated or erroneous information.

Potential points of contention

  • Data accuracy and due process: Questions about what criteria justify removal, who decides, and whether individuals have meaningful opportunity to challenge their inclusion
  • Interagency data sharing standards: Tension between law enforcement information-sharing needs and privacy protections when external databases feed into the system
  • Scope of "external databases": Disagreement over which data sources should be permitted (criminal justice, social services, medical records, etc.) and oversight mechanisms

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

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