Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 345: Real property tax; partial exemption for certain commercial and industrial structures.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 345 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Real property tax; partial exemption for certain commercial and industrial structures. Primary sponsor: Ellen H. McLaughlin. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Real property tax; partial exemption for certain commercial and industrial structures. Prohibits the application of a partial real property tax exemption to the demolition or replacement of an existing structure when such structure is a registered Virginia landmark or is determined by the Department of Historic Resources to contribute to the significance of a registered historic district. Current law prohibits the application of an exemption to the demolition or replacement of an existing structure when such structure is a registered Virginia landmark or is determined to contribute to the significance of a registered historic landmark.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Primary 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 Finance
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/19/2026 10:21 pm)
- Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #2
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102956D