Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJ 41
Housing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- JJ Singh (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Study; JLARC; housing projects; zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study local zoning ordinances and permitting and approval processes for housing projects. The resolution additionally directs JLARC to provide recommendations to address regulations, ordinances, and processes that inhibit the approval and construction of multi-family or smaller square-footage housing projects in order to improve access to more affordable housing for residents of the Commonwealth.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 6, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2027 (Voice Vote) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Rules - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103749D