Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1409 — Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.

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 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill prohibits certain provisions in rental agreements in Virginia.

This bill modifies the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act by identifying specific provisions that cannot be included in rental agreements. This aims to protect renters from unfair terms in their leases.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families renting homes could benefit from improved protections against unfair lease terms.

Summary

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  5. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  6. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  7. H Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection

  8. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1409)

  9. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  10. H Presented and ordered printed 26103339D

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.

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Subjects

housing civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1409 do?
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
Who sponsors HB1409?
HB1409 is sponsored by Charlie Schmidt.
What is the current status of HB1409?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB1409?
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