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VA HB731

VA HB731
Toll facilities; free use to certain disabled veterans.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Free use of toll facilities; certain disabled veterans. Authorizes the free use of all toll bridges, toll roads, and other toll facilities in the Commonwealth for drivers who have been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability. The bill also replaces the current window sticker for certain persons exempted from tolls due to a disability with a specialized electronic toll collection device identifying such person as eligible for free passage.

AI Summary

This bill expands free toll facility access to certain disabled veterans by amending existing law to allow drivers rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability to use all toll bridges, toll roads, and other toll facilities in the Commonwealth without charge. Previously, this exemption was primarily for vehicles specially equipped for individuals with severe physical disabilities and permanent upper limb impairments, or those with a specific VA certification. The bill also updates the method of identification for eligible individuals, replacing the current window sticker with a specialized electronic toll collection device, which will be mounted in the vehicle to signify eligibility for free passage.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Committee Transportation (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB731
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB731) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097179.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB731/text/HB731
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