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SB742Introduced in the Senate

Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19.

Passed

Introduced by Lashrecse Aird, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19. Exempts localities located in Planning District 19 from provisions that exclude agricultural land from requirements relating to the removal of clutter and cutting of grass when such land is one acre or less and located in an area that is used for a residential purpose. This bill is identical to HB 1316.

Where it stands

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0295)

April 6, 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 (79-Y 19-N 0-A) · February 25, 2026

79

Yes

19

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Presented and ordered printed 26104436D

  2. Referred to Committee on Local Government

  3. Reported from Local Government (14-Y 0-N)

  4. Read first time

  5. Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  6. Rules suspended

  7. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  8. Passed by for the day

  9. Read second time

  10. Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  11. Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  12. Placed on Calendar

  13. Read first time

  14. Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  15. Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (17-Y 4-N)

  16. Read second time

  17. Read third time

  18. Passed House (79-Y 19-N 0-A)

  19. Enrolled

  20. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB742ER)

  21. Signed by Speaker

  22. Signed by President

  23. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

  24. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

  25. Approved by Governor-Chapter 295 (effective 7/1/2026)

  26. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0295)

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