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VA HB557
VA HB557Tangible personal property tax; establishes classification for electric landscaping equipment.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Tangible personal property tax; electric landscaping equipment. Establishes a separate classification of tangible personal property for electric-powered landscaping equipment employed in a trade or business and used to maintain commercial, public, or private gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, or other plants, including lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws. Such property may be taxed by a locality at a rate not to exceed that applied to the general class of tangible personal property.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new classification for tangible personal property, specifically electric-powered landscaping equipment used in a trade or business for maintaining gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, or other plants. This new classification includes items like electric lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws, provided they operate solely on battery power or by plugging into an electric outlet. Localities can tax this equipment at a rate no higher than that applied to the general category of tangible personal property.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB557 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/19/2026 3:14 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091150.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB557/text/HB557 |
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