Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2745: Vacant and blighted or derelict property; locality allowed to sell.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2745 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Vacant and blighted or derelict property; locality allowed to sell. Primary sponsor: Israel O'Quinn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 31, 2025): Failed to report from Counties, Cities and Towns with substitute (9-Y 13-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sale of certain vacant and blighted or derelict property. Allows a locality where certain vacant and blighted or derelict property is located to petition the circuit court to appoint a special commissioner to execute the necessary deed or deeds to convey the real estate, in lieu of a sale at public auction, to the locality, to the locality's land bank entity, or to an existing nonprofit entity designated by the locality to carry out the functions of a land bank. The bill provides that the locality shall require any purchaser by covenants in the deed or other security instrument to (i) begin repair or renovation of the property within six months of purchase and (ii) complete all repairs or renovations necessary to bring the property into compliance with the local building code within a period not to exceed two years of the purchase. The provisions of the bill apply only to property that is owned by a person that is not a United States citizen or United States entity or an entity that is owned or controlled by a person who is not a United States citizen.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel O'Quinn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report from Counties, Cities and Towns with substitute (9-Y 13-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned CCT sub: Subcommittee #2
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Presented and ordered printed 25104823D