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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; Virginia Consumer Protection Act; mold remediation. Requires landlords subject to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to utilize mold inspectors and remediators certified by a nationally or internationally recognized certifying body for mold remediation that comply with (i) the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation, as revised, or (ii) any other equivalent ANSI-accredited mold remediation standard, when conducting or offering to conduct mold remediation in the Commonwealth. The bill additionally prohibits selling or offering for sale services as a professional mold inspector without meeting the same requirements of a mold inspector under the Act. Finally, the bill directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish and publish a resource to educate the public on laws, policies, and information about the mold inspection and mold remediation industry in the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill requires landlords in Virginia to use mold inspectors and remediators who are certified by a recognized national or international body and adhere to specific industry standards, such as the ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation, when addressing mold issues in rental properties. It also prohibits individuals from offering services as professional mold inspectors without meeting these same certification and standard requirements. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Department of Housing and Community Development create and publish educational resources for the public regarding mold inspection and remediation laws and practices in Virginia.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Tabled in General Laws (15-Y 6-N) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1259 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1259/text/HB1259 |
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