Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1424: Onsite sewage system designs; Board of Health to establish a pre-certified library of designs, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1424 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Onsite sewage system designs; Board of Health to establish a pre-certified library of designs, etc. Primary sponsor: Madison Whittle (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Health; Board of Health; powers and duties; onsite sewage system designs. Directs the Board of Health to establish and maintain a pre-certified library of engineered onsite sewage system designs that may be used by right when site conditions materially match the design envelope for such systems. The bill also directs the Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Environmental Quality, to implement a fast-track permitting timeline for subdivision plat review when a subdivision will have identical, decentralized onsite sewage system designs. Within 30 days from the date of written submission of a request for approval of a site evaluation and design for subdivision plat review, the Department of Health shall (i) issue the requested letter, permit, or approval or (ii) set forth in writing the specific reasons for denial.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Whittle | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Wren Williams | Co-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
- Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Presented and ordered printed 26104173D