Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1091 — Right to farm; solar panels.

Last action — Continued from last session

  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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

The bill addresses the use of solar panels on farms.

This legislation relates to the right of farmers to use solar panels on their properties. It aims to clarify regulations surrounding agricultural land and solar energy production.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could impact agricultural workers by potentially changing farming practices related to energy use.

Summary

Right to farm; solar panels.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  5. H Reconsidered by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)

  6. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  7. H Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture

  8. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1091)

  9. H Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  10. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104422D

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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"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

agriculture energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1091 do?
Right to farm; solar panels.
Who sponsors HB1091?
HB1091 is sponsored by Amy J. Laufer.
What is the current status of HB1091?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB1091?
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