Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1064: Federal National Flood Insurance Program; guidance document.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1064 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Federal National Flood Insurance Program; guidance document. Primary sponsor: Keith Hodges (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Conservation and Recreation; federal National Flood Insurance Program; guidance document. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation, in collaboration with the Department of Health, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Transportation, Marine Resources Commission, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, representatives from localities, and any other state agency issuing permits in a floodplain, to develop and maintain a comprehensive guidance document to assist localities in complying with federal floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program. The bill requires such guidance document to provide the proper implementation of enforcement provisions regulating development in floodplain management areas, including floodplain permitting requirements for all man-made development, within localities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The bill requires the Department to review and revise the guidance document, with input from other state agencies and representatives of localities, at least every five years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103650D