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VA HB649

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

C.E. Hayes

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends § 33.2-1224 of the Code of Virginia regarding removal of signs and advertisements illegally placed within highway limits
  • Establishes special requirements for localities in Planning District 23 (Hampton Roads area) with populations between 245,000 and 350,000 that have tax increment financing districts
  • Restricts qualifying localities to using only designated employees acting in official capacity or employed contractors to remove illegal highway signs
  • Prohibits qualifying localities from authorizing volunteers to remove signs or advertisements that violate highway signage laws
  • Maintains existing $100 civil penalty per occurrence for illegally placing signs within highway limits, with penalties paid into the Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund

Legislative Description

Removal of certain signs & advertisements within limits of hways.; agreements with local government.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/6/2026
Transportation: Transportation Infrastructure and Funding1/22/2026
Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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