Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 342: Condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 342 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation. Primary sponsor: Russet Perry (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation. Provides that if a person takes by condemnation any land subject to a conservation easement or open-space easement, such person shall compensate the Commonwealth and the locality in which such land is located for certain tax credits and values enumerated in the bill. The bill specifies that any such compensation paid to the Commonwealth shall be in addition to compensation required by other provisions of law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russet Perry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Chilton McAuliff | Co-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
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB342)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB342ER)
- Enrolled
- H-Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to by Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A)
- Passed House with amendment (65-Y 34-N 0-A)
- Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to by House
- Read third time
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