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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks. Requires a public utility, when managing trees, shrubs, or other plants located in any public park owned or operated by a locality, to consult with the locality and aim to trim or prune such trees, shrubs, or other plants only to the extent necessary to preserve the reliability of service.
AI Summary
This bill requires public utilities, when performing vegetation management, which means trimming or pruning trees, shrubs, or other plants, in public parks owned or operated by a local government, to first consult with that local government and only trim or prune to the minimum extent necessary to ensure the reliable operation of their services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Labor and Commerce (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB492 |
| Labor and Commerce Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB492/text/HB492AH1 |
| Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB492/text/HB492AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB492) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091295.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB492/text/HB492 |
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