Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB699 — Food establishment inspection exemptions; private homes and farms.

Last action — Left in Health and Human Services

  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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    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

Food establishment inspection exemptions; private homes and farms.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Health and Human Services

  2. H House subcommittee offered

  3. H Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 2-N)

  4. H Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda

  5. H Assigned sub: Behavioral Health

  6. H Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

  7. H Referred from General Laws and referred to Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)

  8. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  9. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB699)

  10. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  11. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103808D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB699 do?
Food establishment inspection exemptions; private homes and farms.
Who sponsors HB699?
HB699 is sponsored by Eric R. Zehr.
What is the current status of HB699?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB699?
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