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SB 273

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program, eligibility.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-273
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee General Laws; General Laws and Technology
Senate enacted 2026-04-13
Housing
Summary

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Eviction Diversion Program; eligibility. Permits localities to establish eligibility requirements for tenant participation in the Eviction Diversion Program at the general district court with jurisdiction in such locality. The bill additionally requires a general district court to provide information about the Program, including eligibility criteria, to any summons for unlawful detainer. Finally the bill alters eligibility requirements for a tenant to participate in the Program.

Sponsor
Locke
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Approved by Governor-Chapter 818 (effective 7/1/2026)
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