Below are links to letters, position papers and supporting documentation related to PIAVA's ongoing efforts to influence legislative and regulatory activies in Virginia.
To research past or current legislation that has been considered by the Virginia General Assembly, please refer to the following website: The Virginia Legislative Information System
To identify your personal Virginia legislator, please use the tool at the following website: Who Is My Legislator?
Independent Contractor (IC)/Business Insurance Regulations
Letter to DCJS Director regarding input on IC Insurance Requirements - May 27, 2015
Reply Letter from DCJS Director regarding input on IC Insurance Requirements - June 9, 2015
Letter re IC/Business Insurance Regulations NOIRA - February 7, 2016
>>> Current status of IC/Business Insurance Regulations - VA Regulatory Townhall
2016 General Assembly Session: PIAVA 2016 Session Legislative Report
HB 147 - Department of Criminal Justice Services; photo identification
Letter to DCJS regarding HB 147 - January 5, 2016
SB 424 - Department of Criminal Justice Services; private security registrants; photo identification
2015 General Assembly Session: PIAVA 2015 Session Legislative Report
HB 1718 - Private investigators or personal protection specialist; independent contractors.
Former DCJS Website Section on Sub-contracting
Former Virginia Administrative Regulations regarding Sub-contracting
PIAVA Position Paper - HB 1718
Letter to Delegate James LeMunyon regarding PIAVA's support for HB 1718 - January 14, 2015
PIAVA Ltr to PISA re Best Practices - January 16, 2015
Letter to DCJS regarding HB 1718 - January 17, 2015
Thank You Letter to Delegate James LeMunyon regarding HB 1718 - March 10, 2015
Letter to Delegate Fowler regarding proposed Photo ID Legislation - December 19, 2014
PIAVA Position Paper - HB 2265
Thank You Letter to Delegate Fowler regarding HB 2265 - March 10, 2015
HB 2129 - Barriers to licensure or registration; certain DCJS regulated industries.
PIAVA Position Paper - HB 2129
DCJS Pamphlet on the Issuance of Protective Orders
Letter to Delegate Mason regarding HB 2129 - January 20, 2015
Letter to DCJS regarding HB 2129 - January 20, 2015
DCJS/PSSAB
PIAVA regularly communicates with DCJS regarding legislation and regulations, and other issues that affect the interests of private investigators in the Commonwealth. In addition to the letters below, see also the many letters we have sent that are linked to above.
Letter to DCJS Dir Ecker - September 15, 2014
Reply Ltr from DCJS Dir Ecker - October 7, 2014
Letter to DCJS Dir Ecker re Leon Baker - April 6, 2016
According to the DCJS website, "The Private Security Services Advisory Board (PSSAB) is established pursuant to §9.1-143 of the Code of Virginia. The 15 members of the advisory board are appointed by the Criminal Justice Services Board (CJSB). The PSSAB advises the Criminal Justice Services Board on all issues relating to the regulation of the private security, bail bondsmen, bail enforcement agents and special conservators of the peace industry."
Both of the current PI representatives on PSSAB are PIAVA members, but PIAVA Board members also often attend PSSAB meetings to further ensure that the interests of PI's are represented and considered.
>>>Private Security Services Advisory Board (PSSAB) -- Meeting Minutes
General Legislative & Regulatory Efforts:
Letter to Professional Investigators & Security Association (PISA) Leaders - September 9, 2014
Letter to Thomas Kaschak, (Former) P.I. Representative, Private Security Services Advisory Board - March 19, 2015
Briefing Paper - DCJS's Justifications for Removing Photos from ID Cards
Briefing Paper - DCJS Issued Registration Cards 2002-Present