Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1202: Guardrail modernization; Department of Transportation to identify and conduct replacement, 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 1202 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Guardrail modernization; Department of Transportation to identify and conduct replacement, 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; guardrail modernization; report. Requires the Department of Transportation (the Department) to identify, prioritize, and conduct the replacement of guardrail systems and end treatments that do not meet current Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) safety standards. The bill requires the Department to (i) identify and use any state or federal funds available to the Department for such purposes and, as necessary, apply for other grant funds; (ii) create and maintain a public inventory of non-compliant guardrail systems and end treatments; (iii) create a five-year upgrade schedule for the replacement of non-compliant guardrail systems and end treatments; and (iv) submit an annual report to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation.
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)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104310D