Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HB 1345 — Public schools; industry-recognized uniform inspection and evaluation of indoor air quality.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced January 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 33 sponsors

    1 primary, 32 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill mandates indoor air quality inspections for public schools every four years.

This legislation requires public elementary and secondary schools to conduct industry-recognized inspections of air quality, HVAC systems, and radon levels at least every four years. It aims to ensure safe indoor environments for students and staff.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect healthier indoor environments for their children in public schools.

Summary

Public schools; indoor air quality; industry-recognized uniform inspection and evaluation. Adds several items that are required to be included in the industry-recognized uniform inspection and evaluation of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system that is required at least every four years for each public elementary and secondary school building, including measurement of radon levels in the air and testing for moisture incursion. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

66 added · 60 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 1345 make a few important updates regarding inspections of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in public schools. Specifically, the requirement for inspections now includes technicians with a Master HVAC License, in addition to other certified professionals, ensuring a broader range of qualified experts can conduct these evaluations. This change helps to enhance air quality standards by ensuring that more schools have access to skilled technicians for regular HVAC inspections, which is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.

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OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 2/26/2026 + + + + + + + + HOUSE BILL NO.
+ 2027 SESSION + ENGROSSED + + + 26105045D HOUSE BILL NO.
1345 + + AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE + + (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health + on __________) + + (Patron Prior to Substitute—Delegate Nivar) + A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-141.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools;
1345 House Amendments in [ ] - February 16, 2026 A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-141.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public schools;
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
————— Patron Prior to Engrossment—Delegate Nivar ————— Referred to Committee on General Laws E ————— Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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At least once every four years, each local school division shall provide for an industry-recognized uniform inspection and evaluation of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in each public school building in the local school division.
At least once every four years, each local school division shall provide for an industry-recognized uniform inspection and evaluation of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in each public O school building in the local school division.
Such inspection and evaluation shall be performed by a certified testing, adjusting, and balancing technician, an industrial hygienist certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, a technician with a Master HVAC License from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, or a mechanical engineer certified to perform testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by the Associated Air Balance Council, the National Environmental Balancing Bureau, or the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau.
Such inspection and evaluation shall be performed by a certified testing, adjusting, and balancing technician, an industrial hygienist certified by the American Board of S Industrial Hygiene, [ a technician with a Master HVAC License from the Department of Professional and S Occupational Regulation, ] or a mechanical engineer certified to perform testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by the Associated Air Balance Council, the National E Environmental Balancing Bureau, or the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau.
Such heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems inspection and evaluation shall include:
Such heating, ventilation, D and air conditioning systems inspection and evaluation shall include:
Verification of unit operation and that required maintenance has been performed in accordance with the most recent indoor ventilation standards promulgated by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers;
Verification of unit operation and that required maintenance has been performed in accordance with the B most recent indoor ventilation standards promulgated by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and 1 Air-Conditioning Engineers;
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If no functional carbon dioxide sensor is present in a room, the carbon dioxide concentration shall be recorded through a data logger during a period of time when the room is occupied at a typical level during instruction;
If no 5 functional carbon dioxide sensor is present in a room, the carbon dioxide concentration shall be recorded E through a data logger during a period of time when the room is occupied at a typical level during instruction;
DRAFT OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION 2/26/2026 and 7.
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Measurement of radon levels in the air, in accordance with subsection B of § 22.1-138 and applicable guidance of the Department of Health;
Measurement of radon levels in the air;
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Testing for potential exposures to microbiological airborne particles, including fungi and mold when observable mold growth is present or water incursion is detected;
Testing for exposure to microbiological airborne particles, including fungi, mold, and bacteria;
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Testing the levels of particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10;
Testing for air contaminants, including vapors from paint, cleaning chemicals, solvents, particulates, 38 and outdoor pollutants;
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Reporting observable signs of pest, rodent, and vermin intrusions and infestations;
Inspection of the degree of pest infestation, including insects and rodents;
Testing for levels of carbon monoxide in areas possibly affected by byproducts of incomplete combustion;
Testing for the degree of pesticide usage;
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Testing for the presence of and plans for removal of any extremely hazardous substances that are contained on the list prepared pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
§ 11002(a)(2);
and 14.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 22.1-141.5.

  • 22.1-141.5

    a technician with a Master HVAC License from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation,

    Strikes “a technician with a Master HVAC License from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation,”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    certified to perform testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by the Associated Air Balance Council, the National Environmental Balancing Bureau, or the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau

    Inserts “certified to perform testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by the Associated Air Balance Council, the National Environmental Balancing Bureau, or the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    that includes a recording of the types of filters installed and a recording of the static pressure profile of each filter bank

    Inserts “that includes a recording of the types of filters installed and a recording of the static pressure profile of each filter bank”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    .

    Inserts “.”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    If no functional carbon dioxide sensor is present in a room, the carbon dioxide concentration shall be recorded through a data logger during a period of time when the room is occupied at a typical level during instruction

    Inserts “If no functional carbon dioxide sensor is present in a room, the carbon dioxide concentration shall be recorded through a data logger during a period of time when the room is occupied at a typical level during instruction”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    and

    Strikes “and”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    ;

    Inserts “;”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    8. Measurement of

    Inserts “8. Measurement of”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    r

    Inserts “r”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    adon levels in the air;

    Inserts “adon levels in the air;”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    9. Testing for exposure to microbiological airborne particles, including fungi, mold,

    Inserts “9. Testing for exposure to microbiological airborne particles, including fungi, mold,”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    and bacteria;

    Inserts “and bacteria;”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    10. Testing for air contaminants, including vapors from paint, cleaning chemicals,

    Inserts “10. Testing for air contaminants, including vapors from paint, cleaning chemicals,”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    solvents, particulates, and outdoor pollutants;

    Inserts “solvents, particulates, and outdoor pollutants;”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    11.

    Inserts “11.”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    I

    Inserts “I”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    nspection of the degree of pest infestation, including insects and rodents;

    Inserts “nspection of the degree of pest infestation, including insects and rodents;”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    12.

    Inserts “12.”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    T

    Inserts “T”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    esting for the degree of pesticide usage;

    Inserts “esting for the degree of pesticide usage;”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    13. Testing for the presence of and plans for removal of any extremely

    Inserts “13. Testing for the presence of and plans for removal of any extremely”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    hazardous substances that are contained on the list prepared pursuant to 42

    Inserts “hazardous substances that are contained on the list prepared pursuant to 42”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    U.S.C. § 11002(a)(2);

    Inserts “U.S.C. § 11002(a)(2);”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    and

    Inserts “and”.

  • 22.1-141.5

    14. Testing for moisture incursion

    Inserts “14. Testing for moisture incursion”.

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Education and Health (14-Y 1-N)

  3. Senate subcommittee offered

  4. Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  5. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  6. Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

  7. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1345)

  8. Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)

  9. Engrossed by House as amended

  10. committee amendments agreed to

  11. Read second time

  12. Read first time

  13. Reported from Education with amendment(s) (14-Y 7-N)

  14. House committee offered

  15. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)

  16. Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee

  17. Referred from General Laws and referred to Education (Voice Vote)

  18. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1345)

  19. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  20. Presented and ordered printed 26105045D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1345 do?
Public schools; indoor air quality; industry-recognized uniform inspection and evaluation. Adds several items that are required to be included in the industry-recognized uniform inspection and evaluation of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system that is required at least every four years for each public elementary and secondary school building, including measurement of radon levels in the air and testing for moisture incursion. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Who sponsors HB 1345?
HB 1345 is sponsored by Rodney T. Willett, Vivian E. Watts, Jeion A. Ward, Kathy K.L. Tran, Virgil Thornton, Joshua E. Thomas, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., Irene Shin, Charlie Schmidt, Marty Martinez, Alfonso H. Lopez, Destiny LeVere Bolling, Michelle Lopes Maldonado, Paul E. Krizek, Patrick A. Hope, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Jackie H. Glass, Michael B. Feggans, Lindsey Dougherty, Rae Cousins, Joshua G. Cole, Laura Jane Cohen, Nadarius E. Clark, Katrina Callsen, Bonita G. Anthony, Dan I. Helmer, May Nivar, Jessica L. Anderson, Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker, Gretchen M. Bulova, Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie, Mark C. Downey, and Elizabeth R. Guzman.
What is the current status of HB 1345?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced January 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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