Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 723 — Subdivision of property; sale and transfer.

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 13, 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 legalizes the sale of older subdivided properties without new approvals.

This bill allows the sale and transfer of residential properties created over 40 years ago and commercial properties over 60 years ago without needing new approvals. It simplifies the process for older subdivisions by affirming their legality.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may find it simpler to buy or sell older residential properties as they won't require new approvals.
  • Small Business: For small businesses, this means potentially easier transactions for older commercial properties without needing additional approvals.

Summary

Subdivision of property; sale and transfer. Provides that any subdivision created (i) 40 or more years prior to the sale or transfer of the subdivided residential property or (ii) 60 or more years prior to the sale or transfer of the subdivided commercial property and other nonresidential property shall be deemed to be lawful. Under current law, no person shall sell or transfer any land of a subdivision, before a plat has been duly approved and recorded, unless the subdivision was lawfully created prior to the adoption of an applicable subdivision ordinance.

Bill Text

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: 15.2-2254.

  • 15.2-2254

    Any subdivision created

    Inserts “Any subdivision created”.

  • 15.2-2254

    (i)

    Inserts “(i)”.

  • 15.2-2254

    4

    Inserts “4”.

  • 15.2-2254

    0 or more years prior to such sale or transfer

    Inserts “0 or more years prior to such sale or transfer”.

  • 15.2-2254

    of residential

    Inserts “of residential”.

  • 15.2-2254

    property

    Inserts “property”.

  • 15.2-2254

    or (ii)

    Inserts “or (ii)”.

  • 15.2-2254

    60 or more years prior to such sale or transfer of commercial

    Inserts “60 or more years prior to such sale or transfer of commercial”.

  • 15.2-2254

    property

    Inserts “property”.

  • 15.2-2254

    and other nonresidential property

    Inserts “and other nonresidential property”.

  • 15.2-2254

    shall be deemed to be lawful.

    Inserts “shall be deemed to be lawful.”.

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 1-N)

  4. Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3

  5. Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  6. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102270D

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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 723 do?
Subdivision of property; sale and transfer. Provides that any subdivision created (i) 40 or more years prior to the sale or transfer of the subdivided residential property or (ii) 60 or more years prior to the sale or transfer of the subdivided commercial property and other nonresidential property shall be deemed to be lawful. Under current law, no person shall sell or transfer any land of a subdivision, before a plat has been duly approved and recorded, unless the subdivision was lawfully created prior to the adoption of an applicable subdivision ordinance.
Who sponsors HB 723?
HB 723 is sponsored by James A. "Jay" Leftwich.
What is the current status of HB 723?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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