HB314Introduced in the House of Delegates
Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid.
Introduced by Otto Wachsmann, District 83
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code to exempt any homeowner who lives off the electrical grid from complying with provisions of the Building Code regarding electrical systems, so long as his home is otherwise habitable pursuant to Building Code regulations.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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What do people think?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102930D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB314)
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
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