Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1014 — Restrictive covenants; limits use of property in Loudoun County for recreational purposes.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0642)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 26, 2023.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 6 recorded votes so far — a real headwind.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 1014 adds a section to Virginia's Code that specifically prohibits restrictive covenants limiting the use of certain recreational properties in Loudoun County. These covenants, which might prevent the general public from accessing the property for recreational activities, are now deemed void. This change is significant because it ensures that areas meant for public recreation remain accessible to everyone, promoting community engagement and outdoor activity.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1800.4, relating to restrictive covenants;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 642 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1800.4, relating to restrictive covenants;
R O [S 1014] Approved L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 1014] Approved March 26, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E A restrictive covenant that limits the use of property for recreation, voluntarily conveyed by a nonprofit recreational association to Loudoun County for recreational purposes, is void and against public policy to the extent that it would prohibit the recreational use of the property by the general public.
§ 15.2-1800.4.
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Restrictive covenants;
prohibited;
recreational property;
Loudoun County.
A restrictive covenant that limits the use of property for recreation, voluntarily conveyed by a nonprofit recreational association to Loudoun County for recreational purposes, is void and against public policy to the extent that it would prohibit the recreational use of the property by the general public.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0642)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 642 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1014ER)

  8. Enrolled

  9. VOTE: Passage (71-Y 27-N)

  10. Passed House (71-Y 27-N)

  11. Read third time

  12. Passed by for the day

  13. Passed by for the day

  14. Passed by for the day

  15. Read second time

  16. Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (12-Y 10-N)

  17. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)

  18. Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #2

  19. Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  20. Read first time

  21. Placed on Calendar

  22. Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 10-N)

  23. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1014S1

  24. Committee substitute agreed to 23105116D-S1

  25. Reading of substitute waived

  26. Read second time

  27. Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)

  28. Committee substitute printed 23105116D-S1

  29. Reported from Local Government with substitute (13-Y 2-N)

  30. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  31. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  32. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  33. Referred to Committee on Local Government

  34. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102552D

Sponsors

  • Bell · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Bell

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors SB 1014?
SB 1014 is sponsored by Bell.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2023. Enacted.
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