Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 290: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enforcement by localities.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 290 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enforcement by localities. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0543).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enforcement by localities. Provides that if a condition exists in a dwelling unit that constitutes a material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement or with any provision of law that, if not remedied within a reasonable time frame, constitutes a fire hazard or serious threat to the life, health, or safety of a tenant or occupant of the premises, a locality may institute an action on behalf of any tenant or occupant of the premises who is injured by such material noncompliance for injunction and damages to enforce the landlord's duty to maintain the dwelling unit in a fit and habitable condition, provided that (i) the premises where the violation occurred is within the jurisdictional boundaries of the locality and (ii) the locality has notified the landlord who owns the premises, either directly or through the managing agent, of the nature of the violation and the landlord has failed to remedy the violation to the satisfaction of the locality within a reasonable time after receiving such notice. This bill is identical to HB 14.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashrecse Aird | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0543)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 543 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB290)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB290ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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