Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2304 — Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord may obtain insurance for tenant.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 394 (effective 7/1/19)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Requires a landlord that has obtained renter's insurance coverage on behalf of his tenants to include, as part of the summary of the insurance policy or certificate evidencing the coverage as currently required by law, a statement regarding whether the insurance policy contains a waiver of subrogation provision. The bill provides that any failure of the landlord to provide such summary or certificate, or to make available a copy of the insurance policy, shall not affect the validity of the rental agreement.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 2304 clarify the rules around renter's insurance when a landlord provides damage insurance for tenants. Now, tenants have the right to choose their own separate renter's insurance policy, but they must inform the landlord and provide proof of coverage. Additionally, if a landlord requires tenants to contribute to insurance costs, this will not be considered a security deposit but treated as part of their rent. This is important because it ensures that tenants remain aware of their insurance options and helps prevent confusion about payments related to rental agreements.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 55-225.24 and 55-248.7:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to landlord and tenant;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 394 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 55-225.24 and 55-248.7:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to landlord and tenant;
[H 2304] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2304] Approved March 14, 2019   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 394 (effective 7/1/19)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 4, 2019

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Passed by for the day

  9. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  10. Constitutional reading dispensed

  11. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  12. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2304H1

  13. Committee substitute agreed to 19106151D-H1

  14. Read second time

  15. Read first time

  16. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  17. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100281D

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

Passed Senate

Passed 37 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37300
Total 37300
% of votes cast 93%8%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Nay
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Dance — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from General Laws and Technology

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea

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Reported from General Laws with substitute

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 21000
Total 21000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bulova — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Peace — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2304 do?
Requires a landlord that has obtained renter's insurance coverage on behalf of his tenants to include, as part of the summary of the insurance policy or certificate evidencing the coverage as currently required by law, a statement regarding whether the insurance policy contains a waiver of subrogation provision. The bill provides that any failure of the landlord to provide such summary or certificate, or to make available a copy of the insurance policy, shall not affect the validity of the rental agreement.
Who sponsors HB 2304?
HB 2304 is sponsored by James A. "Jay" Leftwich.
What is the current status of HB 2304?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2019. Enacted.
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