Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1256: Counties, cities, and towns; comprehensive plan may include use of accessory dwelling units.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1256 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Counties, cities, and towns; comprehensive plan may include use of accessory dwelling units. Primary sponsor: Bill Stanley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Incorporated by Local Government (SB932-Salim) (14-Y 1-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Counties, cities, and towns; comprehensive plan; accessory dwelling units. Clarifies that the comprehensive plan prepared by a local planning commission and adopted by a local governing body may include the use of accessory dwelling units, defined in the bill, as part of any residential development and use designated within such plan. The bill contains technical amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Stanley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Local Government (SB932-Salim) (14-Y 1-N)
- Referred to Committee on Local Government
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101140D