HB1518Introduced in the House of Delegates
Buyer to beware; Va. Housing Commission to review existing required disclosures, etc.
Introduced by Kelly Convirs-Fowler, District 96
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Virginia Housing Commission; Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; comprehensive review of required disclosures; report. Directs the Virginia Housing Commission to convene a stakeholder advisory group to assist the Commission in conducting a comprehensive review of (i) required disclosures for a buyer to beware, (ii) current methods for a buyer to receive a residential property disclosure statement, and (iii) the statutory language related to residential property disclosure statements and the language used in such disclosure statements. The bill further directs the Commission to develop recommendations based on such review and stakeholder input to improve efficiency, transparency, and the consumer experience while maintaining legal protections for all parties. The bill requires the Commission to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology no later than October 1, 2026. This bill incorporates HB 477.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0871)
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 substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 3-N 0-A) · March 10, 2026
95
Yes
3
No
1
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
Presented and ordered printed 26106159D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1518)
Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
Incorporates HB477 (Watts)
Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 26107885D-H1
Read first time
Read second time
committee substitute agreed to
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Assigned GL&T sub: Housing
Senate subcommittee offered
Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 26108565D-S1
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1518)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1518ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1518)
Approved by Governor-Chapter 871 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0871)
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