Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1196: Property Owners' Association Act; operation and management of assoc., condemnation of common area.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1196 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Property Owners' Association Act; operation and management of assoc., condemnation of common area. Primary sponsor: Phil Scott (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Property Owners' Association Act; operation and management of association; condemnation of common area; procedure. Requires consideration of the physical characteristics of a property owners' association's common area land when determining such land's highest and best use for purposes of valuing the property for award or payment for such land in a condemnation proceeding after the common area land is taken or damaged under the power of eminent domain.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Scott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Tara Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Buddy Fowler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1196)
- Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101638D