SB 459: Liquefied petroleum gas fitters; service disconnection requirements, civil penalties.

Official summary

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

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; liquefied petroleum gas fitters; service disconnection requirements; civil penalties. Requires a liquefied petroleum gas fitter, within 14 days after receiving a customer's request to discontinue liquefied petroleum gas delivery service, to offer in writing to remove any remaining liquefied petroleum gas from such customer's storage tank and reimburse the customer for the cost of the removed liquefied petroleum gas at the prevailing rate, as defined in the bill. Under the bill, if a customer accepts such offer, the liquefied petroleum gas fitter shall carry out such removal and reimbursement within 30 days after such acceptance. A violation of the bill's provisions constitutes a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“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. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 947 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB459)
5. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 30, 2026Signed by President
7. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB459ER)
8. March 30, 2026Enrolled
9. March 10, 2026House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 9, 2026Passed House with amendment (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. March 9, 2026Engrossed by House as amended
12. March 9, 2026committee amendment agreed to

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