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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 462: Louisa, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed.

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 462 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Louisa, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed. Primary sponsor: Luther Cifers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0195).

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Official summary

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

Charter; Town of Louisa. Establishes a new charter for the Town of Louisa in Louisa County and repeals the current charter, which was created in 1972. The new charter sets out the organization of the town's government and contains powers typically granted to towns. This bill is identical to HB 657.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Luther CifersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate10

“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. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0195)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 195 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB462ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (93-Y 4-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
  12. Passed by for the day

Showing 12 most recent of 32 actions. Full history

Sources

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