Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1091
Right to farm; solar panels.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Amy J. Laufer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Right to farm; solar panels. Adds any operation for the production of electricity from solar panels concurrent with the bona fide production of crops, animals, or fowl to the definition of "agricultural operation" in the Right to Farm law, which limits the circumstances under which agricultural operations may be deemed a nuisance by preventing certain actions by localities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Reconsidered by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote) - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1091) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104422D