HB723Introduced in the House of Delegates
Subdivision of property; sale and transfer.
Introduced by James Leftwich, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Subdivision of property; sale and transfer. Provides that any subdivision created (i) 40 or more years prior to the sale or transfer of the subdivided residential property or (ii) 60 or more years prior to the sale or transfer of the subdivided commercial property and other nonresidential property shall be deemed to be lawful. Under current law, no person shall sell or transfer any land of a subdivision, before a plat has been duly approved and recorded, unless the subdivision was lawfully created prior to the adoption of an applicable subdivision ordinance.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
February 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 1-N) · January 23, 2026
5
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| May Nivar | 57 | Yes |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | No |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | 99 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102270D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 1-N)
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
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