HB166Introduced in the House of Delegates
Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.
Introduced by Joshua Thomas, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Noise ordinances; industrial property; civil penalties. Removes the exemption for noise generated in connection with the business being performed on industrial property from being subject to civil penalties for violations of local noise ordinances.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101931D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
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