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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Conservation Easement Act; demographic information on certain conservation easement owners; report. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation to submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly containing demographic information about each owner of a conservation easement in the Commonwealth that is funded with public funds. The bill requires such information to include (i) the owner's age, gender, ethnicity, household income, and geographic location; (ii) the type of conservation entity the owner formed under the laws of the Commonwealth; and (iii) if an owner is a part of a Indian tribe, the identity of such tribe. The bill requires the Department to submit the initial report by November 1, 2026, and annually by November 1 of each year thereafter.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to collect and report demographic information on individuals and entities that own conservation easements, which are legal agreements that restrict land use to protect its natural or open space values, when those easements are funded by public money. The report, which will be submitted annually to the Governor and the General Assembly starting November 1, 2026, must include details such as the owner's age, gender, ethnicity, household income, and location, as well as the type of business entity they formed and, if applicable, the identity of any Indian tribe they belong to. The initial report will cover data from the past 20 years.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Amendment - Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Amendment (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB814 |
| Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB814/text/SB814ASC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB814) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098308.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB814/text/SB814 |
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