Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1424 — Onsite sewage system designs; Board of Health to establish a pre-certified library of designs, etc.

Last action — Continued from last session

  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 is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a library of pre-certified onsite sewage system designs and speeds up permitting for subdivisions.

This legislation directs the Board of Health to create a library of approved onsite sewage system designs. It also implements a fast-track permitting process for subdivisions using identical designs, aiming to streamline approvals.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This may lead to more efficient management of sewage systems, potentially benefiting environmental outcomes in new developments.
  • Small Business: For developers and builders, this bill means quicker access to approved designs and faster permitting for new subdivisions.

Summary

Department of Health; Board of Health; powers and duties; onsite sewage system designs. Directs the Board of Health to establish and maintain a pre-certified library of engineered onsite sewage system designs that may be used by right when site conditions materially match the design envelope for such systems. The bill also directs the Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Environmental Quality, to implement a fast-track permitting timeline for subdivision plat review when a subdivision will have identical, decentralized onsite sewage system designs. Within 30 days from the date of written submission of a request for approval of a site evaluation and design for subdivision plat review, the Department of Health shall (i) issue the requested letter, permit, or approval or (ii) set forth in writing the specific reasons for denial.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake

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

  6. Presented and ordered printed 26104173D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1424 do?
Department of Health; Board of Health; powers and duties; onsite sewage system designs. Directs the Board of Health to establish and maintain a pre-certified library of engineered onsite sewage system designs that may be used by right when site conditions materially match the design envelope for such systems. The bill also directs the Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Environmental Quality, to implement a fast-track permitting timeline for subdivision plat review when a subdivision will have identical, decentralized onsite sewage system designs. Within 30 days from the date of written submission of a request for approval of a site evaluation and design for subdivision plat review, the Department of Health shall (i) issue the requested letter, permit, or approval or (ii) set forth in writing the specific reasons for denial.
Who sponsors HB 1424?
HB 1424 is sponsored by Tammy Brankley Mulchi, Wren M. Williams, and Madison Whittle.
What is the current status of HB 1424?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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