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HB135 • 2026

Virginia Code Commission; extends subdivision plats work group, report.

An Act to amend and reenact the second enactment of Chapter 100 of the Acts of Assembly of 2025, relating to Virginia Code Commission; subdivision plats work group.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Simon
Last action
2026-03-31
Official status
Acts of Assembly Chapter
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on what changes might result from the work group's recommendations or how they will be implemented after submission.

Virginia Code Commission; Extends Subdivision Plats Work Group

This act extends the work period of a group reviewing land division rules for another year and requires them to submit a report by November 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends the work period of the subdivision plats work group by one year.
  • Requires the work group to review existing laws related to land division and development plans.
  • Requests a report from the work group detailing their findings and suggestions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Virginia Code Commission
  • Representatives from various real estate, planning, and local government organizations

Terms To Know

subdivision plats
Maps that show how a piece of land is divided into smaller lots or parcels.
site plans
Detailed drawings showing the layout and design for a specific area of development.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what changes will be made to the laws.
  • It is unclear how the recommendations from the work group will be implemented after the report is submitted.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-31 Governor

    Approved by Governor-Chapter 41 (effective 7/1/2026)

  2. 2026-03-31 Governor

    Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0041)

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

  4. 2026-03-10 Governor

    Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

  5. 2026-03-02 House

    Signed by Speaker

  6. 2026-03-02 Senate

    Signed by President

  7. 2026-03-02 House

    Enrolled

  8. 2026-03-02 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB135ER)

  9. 2026-03-02 House

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB135)

  10. 2026-02-25 Senate

    Read third time

  11. 2026-02-25 Senate

    Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  12. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Rules suspended

  13. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Passed by for the day

  14. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  15. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  16. 2026-02-23 Local Government

    Reported from Local Government (15-Y 0-N)

  17. 2026-01-30 Senate

    Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

  18. 2026-01-30 Local Government

    Referred to Committee on Local Government

  19. 2026-01-29 House

    Read third time and passed House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A)

  20. 2026-01-28 House

    Read second time and engrossed

  21. 2026-01-27 House

    Read first time

  22. 2026-01-23 Counties, Cities and Towns

    Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (20-Y 0-N)

  23. 2026-01-22 Subcommittee #2

    Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)

  24. 2026-01-20 Subcommittee #2

    Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #2

  25. 2026-01-12 House

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB135)

  26. 2026-01-03 House

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102302D

  27. 2026-01-03 Counties, Cities and Towns

    Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

Official Summary Text

Virginia Code Commission; subdivision plats work group; report.
Extends by one year the work of the work group established by the Virginia Code Commission to review existing provisions of the Code of Virginia related to the submission, review, and approval of subdivision plats and site plans. The work group shall submit a report to the General Assembly by November 1, 2026. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.

Current Bill Text

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An Act to amend and reenact the second enactment of Chapter 100 of the Acts of Assembly of 2025, relating to Virginia Code Commission; subdivision plats work group.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the second enactment Chapter 100 of the Acts of Assembly of 2025 is amended and reenacted as follows:
2. That the Virginia Code Commission shall convene a work group to review existing provisions of the Code of Virginia related to the submission, review, and approval of subdivision plats and site plans, including any amendments adopted during the 2025 Session of the General Assembly. The work group shall consist of representatives from the Home Builders Association of Virginia, Virginia Association for Commercial Real Estate, Virginia REALTORS, Virginia Municipal League, Virginia Association of Counties, Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association, and other relevant stakeholders. The work group shall develop recommendations to (i) organize procedural steps in a clear, logical, and sequential order to enhance ease of reference; (ii) clarify the processes, requirements, and timelines applicable to each type of plat or plan; (iii) standardize terminology to ensure consistency, reduce ambiguity, and minimize misinterpretation; and (iv) identify and eliminate redundant or duplicative provisions to streamline the Code and improve its usability. The Virginia Code Commission shall submit a report to the Chairs of the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns and the Senate Committee on Local Government detailing any recommendations of the work group by November 1,
2025
2026
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