Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1259: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; mold remediation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1259 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; mold remediation. Primary sponsor: Tony Wilt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Tabled in General Laws (15-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Virginia Consumer Protection Act; mold remediation. Requires landlords subject to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to utilize mold inspectors and remediators certified by a nationally or internationally recognized certifying body for mold remediation that comply with (i) the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation, as revised, or (ii) any other equivalent ANSI-accredited mold remediation standard, when conducting or offering to conduct mold remediation in the Commonwealth. The bill additionally prohibits selling or offering for sale services as a professional mold inspector without meeting the same requirements of a mold inspector under the Act. Finally, the bill directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish and publish a resource to educate the public on laws, policies, and information about the mold inspection and mold remediation industry in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wilt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Tabled in General Laws (15-Y 6-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103921D