Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 166
Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joshua E. Thomas (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Noise ordinances; industrial property; civil penalties. Removes the exemption for noise generated in connection with the business being performed on industrial property from being subject to civil penalties for violations of local noise ordinances.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 30, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3 - Jan 6, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns - Jan 6, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101931D