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.