Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 174: Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 174 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel. Primary sponsor: Michael Feggans (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0082).
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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; tenant remedies; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel. Removes the requirement that military personnel terminating a rental agreement due to identified permissible circumstances shall provide the landlord with a termination date that is no more than 60 days prior to the date of departure necessary to comply with the official orders or any supplemental instructions for interim training or duty prior to the transfer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Feggans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Katrina Callsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0082)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 82 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB174)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB174ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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