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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 453: Intentional discharge of untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth; penalty.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 453 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Intentional discharge of untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth; penalty. Primary sponsor: Richard Stuart (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 946 (effective 7/1/2026).

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Official summary

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

Intentional discharge of untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth; civil penalty. Establishes a maximum civil penalty of $50,000 per violation for any person found to have intentionally discharged untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Richard StuartPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate25

“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. Approved by Governor-Chapter 946 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
  4. Signed by Speaker
  5. Signed by President
  6. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB453)
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB453ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Read second time
  12. Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 36 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source