SB290Introduced in the Senate
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enforcement by localities.
Introduced by Lashrecse Aird, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enforcement by localities. Provides that if a condition exists in a dwelling unit that constitutes a material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement or with any provision of law that, if not remedied within a reasonable time frame, constitutes a fire hazard or serious threat to the life, health, or safety of a tenant or occupant of the premises, a locality may institute an action on behalf of any tenant or occupant of the premises who is injured by such material noncompliance for injunction and damages to enforce the landlord's duty to maintain the dwelling unit in a fit and habitable condition, provided that (i) the premises where the violation occurred is within the jurisdictional boundaries of the locality and (ii) the locality has notified the landlord who owns the premises, either directly or through the managing agent, of the nature of the violation and the landlord has failed to remedy the violation to the satisfaction of the locality within a reasonable time after receiving such notice. This bill is identical to HB 14.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0543)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A) · February 24, 2026
65
Yes
32
No
2
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 26100628D
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Assigned GL&T sub: Housing
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB290)
Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Reported from General Laws (16-Y 5-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB290ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB290)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 543 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0543)
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