Agricultural operations; nuisance.
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SB 567 — Agricultural operations; nuisance.
Last action — Enrolled
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Requires agricultural operations to be in substantial compliance, defined in the bill, with applicable laws, regulations, and best management practices in order to be exempt from becoming a public or private nuisance. The bill prohibits a person from bringing a nuisance action against any agricultural operation the existence of which was known or reasonably knowable when that person's use or occupancy of his property began. The bill also prohibits anyone other than a person with an ownership interest in the affected property from bringing an action for private nuisance and sets out certain limitations on recovery for compensatory damages. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 15 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 567 removes a specific clause that exempted agricultural operations from liability when nuisances occur due to negligence or improper practices. This change means that agricultural operations could now be held responsible for issues that arise from such negligence. The significance of this change lies in increasing accountability for agricultural operators, aiming to promote safer and more responsible practices in the community.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18102062DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 3.2-302 of the Code of Virginia, relating to agricultural operations;
567 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 23, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.2-302 of the Code of Virginia, relating to agricultural operations;
----------[S Patrons567] PriorApproved to EngrossmentSenators Obenshain, Stuart, Chafin, Dance, Hanger, Lewis, Mason, Ruff, Stanley and Suetterlein ---------- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[ The provisions of this section shall not apply whenever a nuisance results from the negligent or improper operation of any such agricultural operation or any of its appurtenances.
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View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB567ER) View text Current html March 07, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18102062D-E html January 23, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102062D html January 09, 2018
Action History
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Enrolled
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Passed House (98-Y 1-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18102062D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB567E
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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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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102062D
Sponsors
- Jr. William M. Stanley · Cosponsor
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin · Cosponsor
- Rosalyn R. Dance · Cosponsor
- Mark D. Obenshain · Primary
- David R. Suetterlein · Cosponsor
- Richard H. Stuart · Cosponsor
- Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. · Cosponsor
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. · Cosponsor
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Cosponsor
- Ruff, Frank M., Jr. · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (9)
- William M. Stanley, Jr.
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin
- Rosalyn R. Dance
- David R. Suetterlein
- Richard H. Stuart
- Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr.
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr.
- Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty"
- Ruff, Frank M., Jr.
Not signed on (138)
138 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 138 →"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 | 98 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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 567 do?
- Requires agricultural operations to be in substantial compliance, defined in the bill, with applicable laws, regulations, and best management practices in order to be exempt from becoming a public or private nuisance. The bill prohibits a person from bringing a nuisance action against any agricultural operation the existence of which was known or reasonably knowable when that person's use or occupancy of his property began. The bill also prohibits anyone other than a person with an ownership interest in the affected property from bringing an action for private nuisance and sets out certain limitations on recovery for compensatory damages. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 567?
- SB 567 is sponsored by William M. Stanley, Jr., A. Benton "Ben" Chafin, Rosalyn R. Dance, Mark D. Obenshain, David R. Suetterlein, Richard H. Stuart, Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr., Hanger, Emmett W., Jr., Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty", and Ruff, Frank M., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 567?
- 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 567?
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