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VA HB1381
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Bloxom
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AI Summary
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Prohibits bioslurry injections in any well drilled through groundwater management areas that were declared by regulation prior to January 1, 2020
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Defines "bioslurry injection" as underground injection of agricultural waste, food waste, manure, paper sludge, or sewage sludge
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Amends existing law that already prohibited hydraulic fracturing in these protected groundwater management areas to add bioslurry injections to the prohibition
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Applies to groundwater management areas established under the Ground Water Management Act of 1992 (§ 62.1-254 et seq.)
Legislative Description
Bioslurry; prohibiting injection in wells in a groundwater management area.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources2/11/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Chesapeake1/30/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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