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VA HB 166

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Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did VA HB 166 pass?

The current status of VA HB 166 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-01-30): Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)

What is VA HB 166 about?

Noise ordinances; industrial property; civil penalties. Removes the exemption for noise generated in connection with the business being performed on industrial property from being subject to civil penalties for violations of local noise ordinances.

Who sponsors VA HB 166?

Joshua E. Thomas is the primary sponsor of VA HB 166.

Description

Noise ordinances; industrial property; civil penalties. Removes the exemption for noise generated in connection with the business being performed on industrial property from being subject to civil penalties for violations of local noise ordinances.

Introduced
2026-01-06
Latest action
2026-01-30 — Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Joshua E. Thomasprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-30

    Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)

  2. 2026-01-29

    Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-01-28

    Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-01-06

    Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-06

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101931D

    filing,introduction

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Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB166

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