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VA HB1196

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Scott

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Virginia Code § 55.1-1836 governing eminent domain procedures for property owners' association common areas
  • Requires that the physical characteristics of common area land at the time of acquisition be considered when determining property valuation during condemnation proceedings
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing association boards to negotiate awards with condemning authorities and convey property without formal condemnation proceedings
  • Common areas must continue to be valued at highest and best use as if unrestricted, with the new physical characteristics requirement added to this valuation process

Legislative Description

Property Owners' Association Act; operation and management of assoc., condemnation of common area.

Last Action

Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws: Housing/Consumer Protection1/26/2026
General Laws1/14/2026

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