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VA HB1200
VA HB1200Guardrail posts; Department of Transportation to develop standards for protective caps, report.
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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 Transportation; protective caps for guardrail posts; report. Directs the Department of Transportation to develop and adopt statewide standards and requirements for protective caps or other comparable shielding for exposed guardrail posts installed or replaced on or after July 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create and implement statewide rules for protective caps or similar coverings on exposed guardrail posts that are put in place or replaced starting July 1, 2027. The DOT must research available protective caps, establish minimum safety standards for how well they absorb impact, and then include these rules in the DOT's official Road and Bridge Standards. These rules will apply to new guardrail post installations and any repairs that involve removing and reinstalling posts. The DOT is also allowed to seek additional funding, beyond what it already has, to help cover the costs of developing, adopting, and installing these protective measures. Finally, the DOT must provide an annual report by December 1st detailing how these new standards are being put into practice, including the number of protective caps installed.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Transportation (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1200 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1200) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1108246.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1200/text/HB1200 |
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