Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB492 — Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks.

Last action — Left in Labor and Commerce

  1. 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 has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Labor and Commerce

  2. H Rereferred to Labor and Commerce

  3. H Motion to rerefer to Labor and Commerce agreed to

  4. H Read first time

  5. H Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (13-Y 9-N)

  6. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  7. H Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 2-N)

  8. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  9. H Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB492)

  10. H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3

  11. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  12. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102120D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s)

Passed 13 Yea · 9 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13900
Total 13900
% of votes cast 59%41%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Destiny LeVere Bolling — Nay
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Nay
JJ Singh — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Nay
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Nay
May Nivar — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Michelle Lopes Maldonado — Nay
Nadarius E. Clark — Nay
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Nay
Wren M. Williams — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB492 do?
Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks.
Who sponsors HB492?
HB492 is sponsored by Holly M. Seibold.
What is the current status of HB492?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB492?
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