SB805Introduced in the Senate
Landowners; sale of certain property by locality.
Introduced by Ryan McDougle, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Sale of certain property by locality to adjoining landowners. Provides that, in addition to the option available under current law, in any instance in which a parcel of real estate is (i) located within an undeveloped common area in a subdivision, (ii) located in a subdivision without a homeowners' association for 20 years or more and not located within a designated right-of-way by the locality, and (iii) tax delinquent, a locality may, after giving notice to adjacent property owners, choose to offer for sale such property, in whole or in part, to adjacent property owners prior to any public auction of such property. Current law requires a parcel of real estate to be (a) located within an undeveloped common area in a subdivision, (b) located in a subdivision with a homeowners' association that has been previously dissolved, and (c) tax delinquent to be offered for sale to adjacent property owners prior to a public auction.
Where it stands
Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) · February 20, 2026
6
Yes
1
No
0
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.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Margaret Franklin | 23 | Yes |
| May Nivar | 57 | Yes |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | 99 | No |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26104508D
Referred to Committee on Local Government
Reported from Local Government (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
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