News Virginia Police Reform Laws Harold Fisher October 28, 2020 at 4:14 pm in In The News - Afternoon Headlines, NEWS Tweet The bills were passed by the state legislature during the special session. Police chokeholds are now banned in Virginia. Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill into law today on the issue saying it will help rebuild trust between law enforcement and civilians. He also signed a law limiting when no-knock warrants can be used by police. The bills were passed by the state legislature during the special session. Tags: Police Reform, Special Session, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam