Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 985
Local land use; authority for decision belongs solely to locality.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Local land use decision authority. Provides that the authority for a locality's planning and land use decisions belongs solely to the locality and shall not be ceded to any state agency or state-sanctioned body.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 House | Stricken from docket by Counties, Cities and Towns | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 6, 2026 · House
Stricken from docket by Counties, Cities and Towns (20-Y 1-N) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3 - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104248D