Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 315: Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 315 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19. Primary sponsor: Otto Wachsmann (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19. Exempts localities located in Planning District 19 from provisions that exclude agricultural land from requirements relating to the removal of clutter and cutting of grass when such land is one acre or less and located in an area that is used for a residential purpose.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Wachsmann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Counties, Cities and Towns
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (3-Y 2-N)
- Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102494D