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VA HB728

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Leftwich

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Health to amend sewage regulations to exempt agritourism activities in Planning District 23 (Hampton Roads region) from the prohibition on permanent pump and haul sewage systems without government supervision

  • Applies only when agritourism operations cannot connect to existing sewer systems or establish onsite sewage systems

  • Exempted operations must still comply with existing storage facility and vehicle specifications under 12VAC5-610-990 and 12VAC5-610-1020

  • Agritourism is defined according to § 3.2-6400 of the Code of Virginia, which covers farm-based recreational and educational activities

Legislative Description

Health, State Board of; permanent pump and haul of sewage, agritourism

Last Action

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

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Health2/18/2026
Health and Human Services: Health1/21/2026
Health and Human Services1/13/2026

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