Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB166 — Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.

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 January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill removes noise ordinance exemptions for industrial properties and introduces civil penalties.

This bill eliminates the special exemptions that industrial properties previously had regarding noise regulations. It also introduces civil penalties for violations of noise ordinances.

Summary

Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3

  6. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  7. H Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101931D

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB166 do?
Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.
Who sponsors HB166?
HB166 is sponsored by Joshua E. Thomas.
What is the current status of HB166?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB166?
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