Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 119: Uniform Statewide Building Code; stakeholder group to evaluate temperature regulation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 119 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Uniform Statewide Building Code; stakeholder group to evaluate temperature regulation. Primary sponsor: Karen Keys-Gamarra (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; stakeholder group to evaluate temperature regulation. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to convene a stakeholder advisory group to evaluate changes to the Uniform Statewide Building Code addressing temperature regulation. The stakeholder group shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Board and to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology no later than November 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Vivian Watts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“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 Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB119)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102935D