Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1200: Guardrail posts; Department of Transportation to develop standards for protective caps, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1200 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Guardrail posts; Department of Transportation to develop standards for protective caps, report. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Transportation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Transportation; protective caps for guardrail posts; report. Directs the Department of Transportation to develop and adopt statewide standards and requirements for protective caps or other comparable shielding for exposed guardrail posts installed or replaced on or after July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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 Transportation
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1200)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104308D