Fire marshals seek statutory clarity as law‑enforcement officers; committee carries bill for further drafting House Bill 13 15 would align code language to include certain fire marshals within law‑enforcement officer definitions, clarifying arrest authority and related powers; witnesses supported the clarification but the subcommittee carried the bill to 2027 to address drafting and scope questions.

Virginia's House Bill 13 15 aims to clarify the role of fire marshals as law-enforcement officers, but crucial questions about their authority remain unanswered.

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