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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 72: Real property tax; classification of land and improvements in City of Fredericksburg.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 72 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Real property tax; classification of land and improvements in City of Fredericksburg. Primary sponsor: Josh Cole (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Incorporated by Finance (HB282-Callsen) (Voice Vote).

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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; classification of land and improvements; City of Fredericksburg. Authorizes the City of Fredericksburg to levy a tax on the improvements to real property at a different rate than the tax imposed upon the land on which it is located. The rate levied on the improvements to real property shall not be zero and shall not exceed the rate of tax on the land on which it is located. This bill was incorporated into HB 282.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Josh ColePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse65

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Incorporated by Finance (HB282-Callsen) (Voice Vote)
  2. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)
  3. House subcommittee offered
  4. Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/18/2026 4:24 pm)
  5. Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/14/2026 8:10 pm)
  6. Referred to Committee on Finance
  7. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102223D

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source