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VA HB302
VA HB302ATVs and off-road motorcycles; operation in the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
All-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles; operation in the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority. Expands the authorized operation of all-terrain vehicles to include (i) operation on highways in all localities embraced by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, in addition to Buchanan County and Tazewell County, which are already authorized under current law, provided that certain conditions are met, and (ii) operation on public highways or other public property by employees of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority conducting official business. The bill also authorizes any locality embraced by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority to provide for the lawful seizure, impounding, and disposition of an unlawfully operated all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle operated on a highway or sidewalk within the boundaries of such locality.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authorized operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road motorcycles within the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority. Specifically, it allows ATVs to be operated on highways in all localities within the authority, not just Buchanan and Tazewell Counties, provided certain conditions are met, such as local governing body approval and adherence to specific operational rules like daylight hours and speed limits. The bill also permits employees of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority to operate these vehicles on public highways or property while conducting official business. Furthermore, any locality within the authority can now enact ordinances to seize, impound, and dispose of ATVs or off-road motorcycles illegally operated on their highways or sidewalks.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote) (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB302 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB302) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100025.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB302/text/HB302 |
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