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HJ 41

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 6, 2026.

Housing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.

Bill ID VA-2026-HJ-41
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Rules
House of Delegates introduced 2026-02-06
Housing
Summary

Study; JLARC; housing projects; zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study local zoning ordinances and permitting and approval processes for housing projects. The resolution additionally directs JLARC to provide recommendations to address regulations, ordinances, and processes that inhibit the approval and construction of multi-family or smaller square-footage housing projects in order to improve access to more affordable housing for residents of the Commonwealth.

Sponsor
Singh
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status introduced
2026-02-06 Latest Action H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
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