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VA HB 119

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Uniform Statewide Building Code; stakeholder group to evaluate temperature regulation.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did VA HB 119 pass?

The current status of VA HB 119 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Left in Committee Rules

What is VA HB 119 about?

Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; stakeholder group to evaluate temperature regulation. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to convene a stakeholder advisory group to evaluate changes to the Uniform Statewide Building Code addressing temperature regulation. The stakeholder group shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Board and to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology no later than November 1, 2026.

Who sponsors VA HB 119?

Karen Keys-Gamarra is the primary sponsor of VA HB 119, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Description

Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; stakeholder group to evaluate temperature regulation. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to convene a stakeholder advisory group to evaluate changes to the Uniform Statewide Building Code addressing temperature regulation. The stakeholder group shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Board and to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology no later than November 1, 2026.

Introduced
2026-01-02
Latest action
2026-02-18 — Left in Committee Rules
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Karen Keys-Gamarraprimary
  • Vivian E. Wattscosponsor
  • Marcia S. "Cia" Pricecosponsor
  • Marty Martinezcosponsor
  • Patrick A. Hopecosponsor
  • Elizabeth R. Guzmancosponsor
  • Rodney T. Willettcosponsor
  • Nicole Colecosponsor
  • Nadarius E. Clarkcosponsor
  • Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegiecosponsor
  • Bonita G. Anthonycosponsor
  • Debra D. Gardnercosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-02

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102935D

    filing,introduction

  2. 2026-01-02

    Referred to Committee on Rules

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-20

    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB119)

  4. 2026-01-22

    Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-23

    Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)

  6. 2026-02-18

    Left in Committee Rules

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Subcommittee recommends laying on the table

    2026-01-23 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Dan I. Helmer: yes
    • Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr.: yes
    • C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.: yes
    • Kathy K.L. Tran: yes
    • Terry G. Kilgore: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB119

Attribution

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