HB 846: Virginia Land Conservation Foundation; purposes of foundation, easements.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Virginia Land Conservation Foundation. Allows the Virginia Land Conservation Board of Trustees to waive the requirement for a holder of a conservation easement to have such easement jointly held with a public body whenever such holder acquires any interest in land other than a fee simple interest from a grant or transfer from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation, provided that such holder is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission or meets a similar set of standards and practices adopted by the Board of Trustees and the easement contains a third party right of enforcement, as defined in relevant law, in favor of the Department of Conservation and Recreation or another public body.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1

“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. April 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0433)
2. April 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 433 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 5, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB846)
6. March 4, 2026Signed by President
7. March 4, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. March 4, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB846ER)
9. March 4, 2026Enrolled
10. February 27, 2026Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 27, 2026Read third time
12. February 26, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

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