Sidewalk, etc. improvements; authority granted to cities and towns to require dedication of land.

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2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48

Offered January 14, 2026

Requesting the Commission on Local Government to study the feasibility and necessity of providing all cities and towns in the Commonwealth with the authority to require dedication of land for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements. Report.

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Patron—McLaughlin

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Referred to Committee on Rules

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WHEREAS, in 2014, the General Assembly passed legislation granting authority to the governing body of any town located in the Northern Virginia Transportation District to require the dedication of land for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements on property being divided or developed if the property is designated for such improvements on the locality's adopted pedestrian plan; and

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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 -22 236 days quiet

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