Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 401
Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements for performance, etc.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Emily M. Jordan (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS PASSED
Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements. Provides that system components are not considered readily accessible if access requires removal of surface material exceeding 30 inches in depth to uncover septic tank access lids, distribution devices, or other inspection ports. The bill specifies that an authorized septic system inspector shall submit a written report to the client within 10 business days from the start of the inspection, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, which shall also indicate whether the system is operating as intended. The bill removes the requirement that authorized septic system inspectors report the advertised bedroom count or design capacity as listed in the multiple listing service or written statement by the property owner. This bill is identical to HB 1178.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 Senate | Concur House Substitute R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 House | H VOTE: | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 19, 2026 House | Reported from General Laws with substitute | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 16, 2026 Senate | Passage R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 16, 2026 Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 13, 2026 Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 13, 2026 Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 11, 2026 Senate | Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Apr 6, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0268) - Apr 6, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 268 (effective 7/1/2026) - Mar 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026 - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401) - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Signed by President - Mar 2, 2026 · House
Signed by Speaker - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB401ER) - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Passed House with substitute (98-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Engrossed by House - committee substitute - Feb 24, 2026 · House
committee substitute agreed to - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Read third time - Feb 23, 2026 · House
Read second time - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401) - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Committee substitute printed 26108259D-H1 - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N) - Feb 19, 2026 · House
House committee offered - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on General Laws - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Read first time - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Placed on Calendar - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401) - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Blank Action - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote) - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Committee substitute printed 26106779D-S1 - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N) - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate committee offered - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105232D