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HB 314

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 10, 2026.

Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-314
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee General Laws
House of Delegates introduced 2026-02-10
Housing
Summary

Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code to exempt any homeowner who lives off the electrical grid from complying with provisions of the Building Code regarding electrical systems, so long as his home is otherwise habitable pursuant to Building Code regulations.

Sponsor
Wachsmann
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-09 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-09 Status introduced
2026-02-10 Latest Action H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
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