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VA HB326

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Pope Adams

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Governor to convey Fort Whitworth, a parcel of land (Tax Map Parcel 10-7) located on the Central State Hospital campus in Dinwiddie County, to the Petersburg Battlefields Foundation

  • The conveyance would be made without monetary consideration (no payment required) and in as-is condition via quitclaim deed

  • Property includes existing parking located at the southeast corner of 7th Avenue and Accomac Street

  • Within one year of receiving the property, the Foundation must submit a complete application to the Board of Historic Resources for a historic preservation easement for perpetual protection of the site

  • The Board of Historic Resources retains full discretion over whether to accept the preservation easement offer

Legislative Description

Disposition of Fort Whitworth; authorizes Governor to convey to Petersburg Battlefields Foundation.

Last Action

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB326)

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations3/3/2026
Courts of Justice2/4/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Natural Resources1/19/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources1/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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