Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB355 — Local anti-rent gouging authority; civil penalty.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. 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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In plain language

The bill allows local authorities to impose civil penalties for rent gouging.

This legislation grants local governments the power to combat rent gouging by implementing civil penalties. It aims to protect tenants from excessive rent increases during emergencies or crises.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may be better protected from sudden and excessive rent increases during emergencies.

Summary

Local anti-rent gouging authority; civil penalty.

Bill Text

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

Read SB355 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Local Government (11-Y 4-N)

  2. S Referred to Committee on Local Government

  3. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105028D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 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

Continued to next session in Local Government

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Nay
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Nay
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Nay
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Nay
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB355 do?
Local anti-rent gouging authority; civil penalty.
Who sponsors SB355?
SB355 is sponsored by Jennifer B. Boysko.
What is the current status of SB355?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB355?
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