Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HB 500 — New state park; Dept. of Conservation & Recreation to acquire prop. to establish in Loudoun County.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill allows the creation of a new state park in Loudoun County.

This bill enables the Department of Conservation and Recreation to acquire 1,240 acres of land in Loudoun County to establish a state park. The property, known as Oak Hill Farm, includes various buildings and will be used for park purposes.

What this means for you
  • Families: This park development may provide new recreational spaces and activities for families in the area.
  • Environment: The establishment of the park supports conservation efforts and the preservation of natural landscapes.

Summary

Department of Conservation and Recreation; acquisition of property to establish a state park; Loudoun County. Allows the Department of Conservation and Recreation to acquire from the Conservation Fund approximately 1,240 acres of real property and any buildings or structures thereon between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road, known as Oak Hill Farm, in Loudoun County for the purpose of establishing and operating a state park on such property. This bill incorporates HB 239.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of House Bill 500, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources has taken over the proposal, authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation to accept a specific 1,240-acre property in Loudoun County for a new state park. The focus has shifted from merely acquiring the property to "accepting or acquiring" it, and there's a greater emphasis on supporting agricultural uses alongside recreation and historical interpretation. These changes highlight the state's commitment to preserving natural spaces while also fostering educational opportunities related to agriculture, which is important for community engagement and environmental stewardship.

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OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 2/04/2026 + + + + + + + + + + + HOUSE BILL NO.
OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 2/24/2026 + + + + + + + + + HOUSE BILL NO.
500 + AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE + + (Proposed by the House Committee on Appropriations + + + on ________________) + (Patrons Prior to Substitute—Delegates McAuliff and Lopez [HB 239]) + + A BILL to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to acquire certain property to establish a new state park in Loudoun County.
500 + + AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE + + + (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources + on February 24, 2026) + (Patrons Prior to Substitute—Delegates McAuliff and Lopez [HB 239]) + + A BILL to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to accept certain property to establish a state park in Loudoun County.
That in accordance with and as evidence of General Assembly approval, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (the Department) is hereby authorized to acquire on behalf of the Commonwealth, upon terms and conditions the Department deems proper, by deed in a form approved by the Attorney General and subject to the provisions of § 2.2-1149, a conveyance from the Conservation Fund of a parcel of up to 1,240 acres of real property and any buildings or structures thereon between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road, known as Oak Hill Farm, in Loudoun County to establish and operate a new state park.
That in accordance with and as evidence of General Assembly approval pursuant to § 10.1-104 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (the Department) is hereby authorized to accept or acquire on behalf of the Commonwealth, upon terms and conditions the Department deems proper, with the approval of the Governor and by deed in a form approved by the Attorney General, a conveyance from The Conservation Fund of a parcel of approximately 1,240 acres of real property and any buildings or structures thereon between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road in Loudoun County, known as Oak Hill Farm, for the purpose of establishing and operating a state park that provides outdoor recreation and historic interpretation opportunities and supports agricultural uses on such property.
The conveyance shall be made for the purpose of providing outdoor recreation, offering historic interpretation opportunities, and supporting educational agricultural uses.
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Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500)

  4. Committee substitute printed 26108618D-S1

  5. Senate committee offered

  6. Senate committee offered

  7. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 0-N 3-A)

  8. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

  10. Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)

  11. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500)

  12. Engrossed by House - committee substitute

  13. committee substitute agreed to

  14. committee substitute rejected

  15. Read second time

  16. Read first time

  17. Committee substitute printed 26107137D-H2

  18. Reported from Appropriations with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

  19. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)

  20. House subcommittee offered

  21. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500)

  22. Committee substitute printed 26106591D-H1

  23. Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources

  24. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

  25. Incorporates HB239 (Lopez)

  26. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500)

  27. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  28. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103090D

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (139)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 500 do?
Department of Conservation and Recreation; acquisition of property to establish a state park; Loudoun County. Allows the Department of Conservation and Recreation to acquire from the Conservation Fund approximately 1,240 acres of real property and any buildings or structures thereon between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road, known as Oak Hill Farm, in Loudoun County for the purpose of establishing and operating a state park on such property. This bill incorporates HB 239.
Who sponsors HB 500?
HB 500 is sponsored by John Chilton McAuliff, Gretchen M. Bulova, Kannan Srinivasan, Atoosa R. Reaser, Marty Martinez, Russet Perry, JJ Singh, David A. Reid, and Alfonso H. Lopez.
What is the current status of HB 500?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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