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VA HB1149
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keith Hodges
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AI Summary
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Authorizes localities and water authorities to enter private property exteriors to inspect water service lines for lead content, as required by the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule for system-side and customer-side material classifications
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Requires inspections to be conducted in the right-of-way or as close to it as practical, with records maintained of all inspections including date, time, and results
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Mandates at least 14 days advance notice to customers before inspection via mail, email, text message, phone call, or door hanger
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Requires localities and authorities to inform customers of inspection results
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Contains a sunset provision causing the act to expire on July 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Water distribution systems; lead status inspections for water service lines.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/14/2026