Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB79 — Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

The bill addresses landlord duties regarding mold remediation in rental properties.

This legislation modifies the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to clarify landlord responsibilities for addressing mold issues. It includes provisions for civil penalties if landlords fail to comply.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill means that families living in rented homes are more likely to have mold issues addressed by their landlords.

Summary

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  5. H House subcommittee offered

  6. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  7. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB79)

  8. H Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection

  9. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  10. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103115D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB79 do?
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty.
Who sponsors HB79?
HB79 is sponsored by Marcia S. "Cia" Price.
What is the current status of HB79?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB79?
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