Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 682: Fire Programs Fund; aid to localities, redistribution of funds.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 682 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fire Programs Fund; aid to localities, redistribution of funds. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Read third time and defeated by House (33-Y 65-N 0-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Fire Programs Fund; aid to localities; redistribution of funds. Provides that, for the purposes of funds distributed to localities as aid for fire programs, if a locality does not provide the required annual report and forms, any funds due to the locality for the next year shall be returned to the Fire Programs Fund and redistributed as grants to enhance firefighting and rescue services in accordance with policies developed by the Virginia Fire Services Board. Under current law, such funds are added to the 75 percent of the Fund allocated to the counties, cities, and towns of the Commonwealth for improvement of fire services in localities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read third time and defeated by House (33-Y 65-N 0-A)
- Read second time and engrossed
- Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
- Read first time
- Reported from Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB682)
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101787D