Virginia 2026 Session Status: In Committee

HB535 — Review of plats and plans by locality; designated agent.

Last action — Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns

  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

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Review of plats and plans by locality; designated agent.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)

  3. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  4. H Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3

  5. H Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  6. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102673D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Subjects

housing transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB535 do?
Review of plats and plans by locality; designated agent.
Who sponsors HB535?
HB535 is sponsored by Karen Hamilton.
What is the current status of HB535?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB535?
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