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VA HB649
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
C.E. Hayes
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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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