Local land use; authority for decision belongs solely to locality.

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2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26104248D

HOUSE BILL NO. 985

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 13, 2026

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-2202.1 , relating to local land use decision authority.

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Patron—Garrett

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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 27%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 247 days quiet

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