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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends a Virginia law concerning local noise ordinances by removing an exemption that previously protected noise generated from industrial property from being subject to civil penalties. Previously, businesses operating on industrial property were not penalized for noise violations under local ordinances, but this bill removes that exception, meaning such noise can now incur civil penalties. The bill also clarifies that "fines" will now be referred to as "penalties" and "offense" as "violation" for consistency, with the maximum penalty remaining $250 for a first violation and $500 for subsequent violations, and it maintains existing exemptions for railroads and sounds permitted by the Virginia Department of Energy.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB166 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB166/text/HB166 |
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