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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Conservation and Recreation; federal National Flood Insurance Program; guidance document. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation, in collaboration with the Department of Health, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Transportation, Marine Resources Commission, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, representatives from localities, and any other state agency issuing permits in a floodplain, to develop and maintain a comprehensive guidance document to assist localities in complying with federal floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program. The bill requires such guidance document to provide the proper implementation of enforcement provisions regulating development in floodplain management areas, including floodplain permitting requirements for all man-made development, within localities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The bill requires the Department to review and revise the guidance document, with input from other state agencies and representatives of localities, at least every five years.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation, working with several other state agencies and local representatives, to create and update a comprehensive guide to help local governments follow the rules of the federal National Flood Insurance Program, which is a program designed to reduce flood damage and make flood insurance more available. This guide will explain how to enforce regulations for any construction or development in areas prone to flooding, including the necessary permits, for communities that are part of the National Flood Insurance Program. The Department must review and update this guide at least every five years, incorporating feedback from the involved state agencies and local officials.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1064 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1064/text/HB1064 |
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