Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 48: Sidewalk, etc. improvements; authority granted to cities and towns to require dedication of land.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 48 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sidewalk, etc. improvements; authority granted to cities and towns to require dedication of land. Primary sponsor: Ellen H. McLaughlin. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; Commission on Local Government; authority granted to local governing body; cities and towns; requirement of dedicated land for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements; report. Requests the Commission on Local Government to study the feasibility and necessity of providing all cities and towns in the Commonwealth with the authority to require dedication of land for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements and to evaluate the impacts of requiring the dedication of land for such improvements.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Presented and ordered printed 26105295D