Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HJ41 — Housing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.

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

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In plain language

A study of zoning restrictions and permitting processes for housing projects is proposed.

This bill calls for the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to investigate zoning restrictions and the permitting process for housing projects. The goal is to evaluate how these factors impact housing development.

Summary

Housing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2027 (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  6. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  7. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103749D

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ41 do?
Housing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.
Who sponsors HJ41?
HJ41 is sponsored by JJ Singh.
What is the current status of HJ41?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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