Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 728: Health, State Board of; permanent pump and haul of sewage, agritourism
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 728 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health, State Board of; permanent pump and haul of sewage, agritourism. Primary sponsor: Jay Leftwich (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0212).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Board of Health; permanent pump and haul of sewage; agritourism. Requires the State Board of Health to amend regulations to exempt in Planning District 23 the pumping and hauling of sewage associated with an agritourism activity from the prohibition on pumping and hauling sewage on a permanent basis unless done under the auspices and supervision of a government entity when the agritourism activity is unable to establish and maintain a connection to an existing sewer or onsite sewage system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Leftwich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0212)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 212 (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 Speaker
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB728)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB728ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (30-Y 9-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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