Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 314 — Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid.

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 09, 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 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill exempts off-grid homeowners from certain electrical system building code requirements.

This bill directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to amend building codes to exempt homeowners living off the electrical grid from electrical system regulations, as long as their homes meet other habitable standards. This change aims to support those who choose an off-grid lifestyle.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families living off-grid may have more flexibility in maintaining their homes without the burden of electrical system regulations.

Summary

Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code to exempt any homeowner who lives off the electrical grid from complying with provisions of the Building Code regarding electrical systems, so long as his home is otherwise habitable pursuant to Building Code regulations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

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

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB314)

  5. Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection

  6. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  7. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102930D

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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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 314 do?
Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code to exempt any homeowner who lives off the electrical grid from complying with provisions of the Building Code regarding electrical systems, so long as his home is otherwise habitable pursuant to Building Code regulations.
Who sponsors HB 314?
HB 314 is sponsored by H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr..
What is the current status of HB 314?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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