Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 752: Mechanics' liens; liens attaching to property, memorandum of lien.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 752 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mechanics' liens; liens attaching to property, memorandum of lien. Primary sponsor: Chris Runion (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mechanics' liens; liens attaching to property; memorandum of lien. Removes the exclusion of the attachment of a mechanic's lien to property improved or repaired when the lien is based on a claim for repairs or existing structures. The bill further removes (i) the ability of a lien claimant to file any number of memoranda of lien including the details relating to the lien and (ii) the provisions of the Code specifying that no memorandum filed shall include sums due for (a) labor or materials furnished more than 150 days prior to the last day labor was performed or (b) material furnished to the job preceding the filing of such memorandum.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Runion | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Wiley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- House subcommittee offered
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102790D