Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 446: Virginia Passenger Rail Authority; expands authority to exercise power of eminent domain.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 446 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Passenger Rail Authority; expands authority to exercise power of eminent domain. Primary sponsor: Marcus Simon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 924 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Passenger Rail Authority; eminent domain. Expands the authority of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to exercise the power of eminent domain.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 924 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB446)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB446ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (78-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 3-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
- Transportation Substitute agreed to
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