Outdoor advertising; regulation, signs in sight of public highways.
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SB 995 — Outdoor advertising; regulation, signs in sight of public highways.
Last action — Passed House (89-Y 6-N)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Provides that signs that are related to public safety, provide directional information, or provide public information may be situated or installed in highway rights of way. The bill provides that any signs other than those related to public safety, providing directional information, or providing public information may not be situated or installed in highway rights of way.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
46 added · 47 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to SB 995 clarify regulations regarding advertising and signage at businesses and residences. Notably, it specifies that advertisements must be securely attached and outlines the limit on the number and size of these advertisements—capping them at 500 square feet, excluding the business's name. This change is important as it helps manage visual clutter while enabling businesses to promote their services more effectively and safely, ensuring that other types of essential signage, like safety warnings and utility notices, are still prioritized for public welfare.
995 OfferedSenate FebruaryAmendments 19,in [ ] -- March 5, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 33.2-1204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to outdoor advertising.
---------- Patron--Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Carrico ---------- Introduced at the request of Governor ---------- Referred to Committee on Transportation ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18107185D-E Current html March 05, 2018
- Senate: Presented and ordered printed with emergency clause 18107185D View text html February 19, 2018
Action History
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Passed House (89-Y 6-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18107185D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB995E
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Emergency clause deleted
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Rereferred to Courts of Justice
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Presented and ordered printed with emergency clause 18107185D
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Introduced at the request of Governor
Sponsors
- Sr. Charles W. Carrico · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Charles W. Carrico, Sr.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 89 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 89 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 6% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (95)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 995 do?
- Provides that signs that are related to public safety, provide directional information, or provide public information may be situated or installed in highway rights of way. The bill provides that any signs other than those related to public safety, providing directional information, or providing public information may not be situated or installed in highway rights of way.
- Who sponsors SB 995?
- SB 995 is sponsored by Charles W. Carrico, Sr..
- What is the current status of SB 995?
- This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 995?
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