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VA HB1436

VA HB1436
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry, performance bond.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry; performance bond. Removes the requirement for a Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) authority to have a performance bond with surety, cash escrow, letter of credit, any combination thereof, or such other legal arrangement in order to enter any establishment or upon any property, public or private, for the purpose of initiating or maintaining appropriate actions that are required by conditions imposed by the VESMP authority on a land-disturbing activity when an owner, after proper notice, has failed to take acceptable action within the time specified.

AI Summary

This bill amends Virginia law to remove the requirement for a Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) authority to have a financial guarantee, such as a performance bond with surety, cash escrow, or letter of credit, before they can enter any property to take action when an owner fails to address issues related to land-disturbing activities after being properly notified. The VESMP authority is responsible for overseeing and enforcing stormwater management regulations to prevent erosion and pollution. This change simplifies the process for VESMP authorities to step in and correct problems when property owners do not comply with imposed conditions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote) (on 02/04/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1436
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1436/text/HB1436AHC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1436) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097176.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1436/text/HB1436
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