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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Inspection of water distribution systems; lead status inspections for water service lines. Permits any locality that operates a water distribution system or any water authority that operates a water distribution system, or their respective duly authorized agents, to, at reasonable times and under reasonable circumstances, enter upon the exterior areas of any property, public or private, for the purpose of accessing and inspecting a water service line necessary to make the required system-side and customer-side service line material classifications for lead status to comply with federal law. The bill requires any such inspector to maintain a record of such inspections, including the date, time, and result of the inspection, and, further, requires the inspector to inform the customer of the result of the inspection. The bill also requires the locality or water authority to deliver notice to the customer at least 14 days prior to the inspection. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill allows localities that operate water distribution systems and water authorities to enter private property at reasonable times and under reasonable circumstances to inspect water service lines. This inspection is necessary to determine the material of both the system-side and customer-side service lines to classify their lead status, a requirement mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule, which aims to protect public health by minimizing lead in drinking water. Inspectors must record the date, time, and results of each inspection, and inform the customer of the findings, providing at least 14 days' notice through methods like mail, email, text, phone call, or door hanger. These provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2028.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1149 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1149/text/HB1149HC3 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1149/text/HB1149H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1149/text/HB1149HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1149/text/HB1149HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1149/text/HB1149 |
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