Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HJ 41 — Housing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.

Last action — Continued from last session

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

JLARC will study zoning and permitting processes for housing projects.

This resolution directs JLARC to examine local zoning laws and permitting processes that affect housing projects. It aims to identify barriers to constructing more affordable multi-family and smaller housing units.

What this means for you
  • Families: This study may lead to changes that facilitate the construction of more affordable housing options for families.

Summary

Study; JLARC; housing projects; zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study local zoning ordinances and permitting and approval processes for housing projects. The resolution additionally directs JLARC to provide recommendations to address regulations, ordinances, and processes that inhibit the approval and construction of multi-family or smaller square-footage housing projects in order to improve access to more affordable housing for residents of the Commonwealth.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2027 (Voice Vote)

  4. Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Committee on Rules

  6. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103749D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ 41 do?
Study; JLARC; housing projects; zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study local zoning ordinances and permitting and approval processes for housing projects. The resolution additionally directs JLARC to provide recommendations to address regulations, ordinances, and processes that inhibit the approval and construction of multi-family or smaller square-footage housing projects in order to improve access to more affordable housing for residents of the Commonwealth.
Who sponsors HJ 41?
HJ 41 is sponsored by JJ Singh.
What is the current status of HJ 41?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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