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VA HB239

VA HB239
Loudoun County; DCR to accept property to establish a state park.


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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Conservation and Recreation; acceptance of property to establish a state park; Loudoun County. Authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation to accept from The Conservation Fund approximately 1,240 acres of real property and any buildings or structures thereon between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road in Loudoun County, known as Oak Hill Farm, for the purpose of establishing and operating a state park on such property.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation, a state agency responsible for managing natural and recreational resources, to accept or acquire approximately 1,240 acres of land known as Oak Hill Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia, from The Conservation Fund, a non-profit organization that supports conservation efforts. This property, located between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road, will be used to establish and operate a new state park. The park is intended to offer opportunities for outdoor recreation, historic interpretation, and will also support agricultural uses on the land, all subject to terms and conditions approved by the Department, the Governor, and the Attorney General.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB500-McAuliff) (Voice Vote) (on 01/28/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB239
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB239) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092981.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB239/text/HB239
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