HB1212Introduced in the House of Delegates
Zoning; small lot residential districts required.
Introduced by Briana Sewell, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Small lot residential zoning districts. Requires any locality with a population of 50,000 or more to adopt, maintain, and apply to land within its boundaries at least one zoning district classification that permits a single-family dwelling on a lot with a minimum lot area not exceeding 3,000 square feet. The bill provides that such zoning district classifications shall not impose minimum lot widths exceeding 30 feet or setback, lot coverage, or density requirements that would preclude construction of eligible dwellings on conforming lots. The bill's provisions do not apply to areas within a historic district.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0751)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Senate amendments agreed to by House (61-Y 35-N 0-A) · March 6, 2026
61
Yes
35
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104253D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Fiscal Impact statement From CLG (1/21/2026 2:50 pm)
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #2
House committee offered
Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns with substitute (17-Y 3-N 1-A)
Committee substitute printed 26107349D-H1
Read first time
Read second time
committee substitute agreed to
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Local Government
Senate committee offered
Reported from Local Government with amendments (8-Y 7-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Local Government Amendments agreed to
Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
Senate amendments agreed to by House (60-Y 35-N 0-A)
Reconsideration of Senate amendments agreed to by House
Senate amendments agreed to by House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1212ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 751 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0751)
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