Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 492: Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 492 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks. Primary sponsor: Holly Seibold (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Labor and Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks. Requires a public utility, when managing trees, shrubs, or other plants located in any public park owned or operated by a locality, to consult with the locality and aim to trim or prune such trees, shrubs, or other plants only to the extent necessary to preserve the reliability of service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“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 Labor and Commerce
- Rereferred to Labor and Commerce
- Motion to rerefer to Labor and Commerce agreed to
- Read first time
- Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (13-Y 9-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 2-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB492)
- Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102120D