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VA SB453
VA SB453Intentional discharge of untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth; penalty.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Intentional discharge of untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth; civil penalty. Establishes a maximum civil penalty of $50,000 per violation for any person found to have intentionally discharged untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Virginia law concerning sewage disposal to establish a new penalty for the intentional discharge of untreated sewage. Specifically, it creates a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation for anyone found to have intentionally released raw sewage onto land or into the Commonwealth's waterways. This provision is in addition to existing regulations and penalties related to sewage systems and their management, aiming to deter deliberate pollution of the environment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB453 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB453) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1179803.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB453) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1147936.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB453/text/SB453S1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB453) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097167.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 1:50 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091899.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB453/text/SB453 |
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