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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relocation or modification of easement by owner of servient estate. Establishes that any easement may be relocated or modified either (i) by filing with each clerk of the circuit court of the city or county in which the easement or any part of the easement is located a written agreement evidencing the consent of the easement holder, as defined in the bill, and the consent of any other affected persons or (ii) in the absence of such agreement, upon petition to the circuit court and notice to all interested parties. The bill also provides that certain easements enumerated in the bill shall not be subject to a relocation or modification upon petition to the circuit court. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.
AI Summary
This bill establishes procedures for relocating or modifying easements, which are legal rights to use another person's land for a specific purpose, by the owner of the land burdened by the easement (the "servient estate"). The owner can relocate or modify an easement either by obtaining a written agreement from the easement holder (the person or entity benefiting from the easement) and any other affected parties, or by petitioning a circuit court if an agreement cannot be reached. The court can grant the relocation or modification if it finds that it does not materially lessen the easement's utility, increase the burden on the easement holder, impair its purpose, safety, or disrupt its use, or diminish the value of the benefited land. However, certain easements, such as those for public service corporations, public utilities, conservation, or telecommunications, are exempt from this court-ordered relocation or modification process. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB252) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB252 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB252) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169891.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB252/text/HB252E |
| Courts of Justice Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB252/text/HB252AH1 |
| Courts of Justice Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB252/text/HB252AHC1 |
| Civil Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB252/text/HB252AHC2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB252) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092389.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB252/text/HB252 |
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