General Laws - Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Simon, Marcus B.
Meeting Date & Time: 01/29/2026 15 min after the adjournment of General Laws - Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room B - 205
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Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1940
DLS Contact: Binns (804) 698-1812; Mey (804) 698-1870; Manjarrez (804) 698-1853
Bills to be Heard
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| HB79 | Price | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-226.12, 55.1-1220, and 55.1-1231 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; duties of landlord; mold remediation; civil penalty. Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB174 | Feggans | Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1235 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; tenant remedies; early termination of rental agreement by military personnel. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/9/2026 - Read third time • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB325 (Perry) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB281 | Callsen | Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; defense to action for possessions for nonpayment of rent |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1241 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance as defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent. Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (3): Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/11/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/11/2026 - Read third time • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 18-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB373 (Boysko) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB379 | Bennett-Parker | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application, notice, deposit, fee. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 36-96.2 and 55.1-1203 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application; notice, deposit, fee, and additional information.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108671D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB519 | Martinez | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; definition of essential services. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; essential services. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (3): Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB616 | Anthony | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; tenant records. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 36-139 and 55.1-1209 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Housing and Community Development; Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; tenant records. Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N)Yeas (8): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Bloxom Nays (2): Austin, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (10-Y 5-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB678 | Maldonado | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1204 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement; notice of rent increase. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB834 | McClure | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1240 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage; termination by landlord. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)Yeas (9): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom Nays (1): Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB837 | McClure | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program, eligibility. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1262 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program; eligibility. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 2-N)Yeas (8): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Wiley Nays (2): Austin, Bloxom Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Related Bills: SB273 (Locke) Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB848 | Cousins | Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; material noncompliance by landlord, rent escrow, relief. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1244 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; material noncompliance by landlord; rent escrow; relief. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1005 | Tran | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; rental payment methods, prohibited fees. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1204 and 55.1-1208 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; rental payment methods; prohibited fees. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (3): Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108555D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1078 | Hernandez | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; adverse action by landlord, tenant remedies. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1203 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; adverse action by landlord; tenant remedies. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 4-N)Yeas (5): Carr, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Nays (4): Simon, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Not Voting (1): Price Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (9-Y 6-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 4-N) |
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| HB1093 | Hernandez | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, attorney fees capped. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1250 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies; tenant's right of redemption; attorney fees. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Simon, Carr, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Not Voting (1): Price Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (11-Y 4-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1252 | Anthony | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1204.2, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords; civil penalties.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1259 | Wilt | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; mold remediation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-226.12, 55.1-1200, 55.1-1215, 55.1-1220, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Virginia Consumer Protection Act; mold remediation. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)Yeas (5): Carr, Guzman, Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Nays (3): Simon, Carroll, Franklin, L.V. Not Voting (2): Price, Hernandez Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N) |
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| HB1325 | Maldonado | Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; landlord obligations. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1301 and 55.1-1303 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; landlord obligations. Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)Yeas (10): Simon, Carr, Price, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1408 | Schmidt | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, rental agreement noncompliance. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 55.1-1245, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies; noncompliance with rental agreement; victim of family abuse. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Simon, Carr, Hernandez, Guzman, Carroll, Franklin, L.V., Austin, Bloxom, Wiley Not Voting (1): Price Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1409 | Schmidt | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 55.1-1208 and 55.1-1220 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions in rental agreements; landlord's maintenance responsibilities. Last actions:
Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1415 | Schmidt | Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; public funding for multifamily residential housing, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1203 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 36 a chapter numbered 13, consisting of a section numbered 36-176, relating to public funding for multifamily residential housing; common household pets; Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology • 2/25/2026 - Assigned GL&T sub: Housing • 2/25/2026 - Removed from General Laws and Technology docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 2/25/2026 - Senate subcommittee offered • 3/4/2026 - Placed on General Laws and Technology docket for Mar 04, 2026 Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N) |
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