Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 302
ATVs and off-road motorcycles; operation in the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James W. Morefield (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
All-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles; operation in the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority. Expands the authorized operation of all-terrain vehicles to include (i) operation on highways in all localities embraced by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, in addition to Buchanan County and Tazewell County, which are already authorized under current law, provided that certain conditions are met, and (ii) operation on public highways or other public property by employees of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority conducting official business. The bill also authorizes any locality embraced by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority to provide for the lawful seizure, impounding, and disposition of an unlawfully operated all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle operated on a highway or sidewalk within the boundaries of such locality.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 3, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB302) - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102535D