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2011 SESSION
11104385DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 8.01-223.3 as follows:
§ 8.01-223.3. Legislative speech or debate of local elected officials.
An elected member of a local governing body shall not be compelled by law to be questioned on any speech or debate engaged in by the elected member during the exercise of his legislative powers without leave of court. However, the provisions of this section shall not restrict the power of the local governing body to regulate the conduct of its members.