HB4570Introduced in the House of Delegates
To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service
Introduced by Eric Brooks, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to permit service upon tenants for eviction proceedings to be accomplished by publication or by posting the notice conspicuously on the premises if the tenant will not accept service of process in person.
Where it stands
To Judiciary
February 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 56) · February 6, 2026
84
Yes
8
No
7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Absent |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Courts
Markup Discussion
To House Courts
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 56)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
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