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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Housing and Community Development; Eviction Reduction Program; report. Establishes the Eviction Reduction Program within the Department of Housing and Community Development to expand the work of the Department in (i) promoting housing stability, (ii) identifying factors that contribute to eviction filings, (iii) providing interventions to prevent or divert evictions, and (iv) supporting eviction prevention and diversion efforts across the Commonwealth. The bill requires the Department to report annually to the General Assembly regarding the Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Eviction Reduction Program within the Department of Housing and Community Development to promote housing stability, identify reasons why people face eviction filings, and offer help to prevent or divert evictions, thereby supporting similar efforts across the state. The Department is required to develop guidelines for administering this program and will report annually to the General Assembly on key metrics such as the number of households and children served, the types of assistance provided, the program's reach across different areas, how many households successfully completed the Eviction Diversion Program (a separate program aimed at resolving landlord-tenant disputes outside of court), and any legislative suggestions to further the program's goals. This new program builds upon existing work and does not invalidate any actions already taken by the Department.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Adele McClure (D)*,
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
May Nivar (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Last Action
Assigned GL&T sub: Housing (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB527 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB527) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1145189.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB527/text/HB527H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB527/text/HB527HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB527/text/HB527HC2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB527) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097162.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB527/text/HB527 |
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