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VA HB733
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Leftwich
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AI Summary
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Authorizes owners of servient estates (land burdened by an easement) to establish reasonable rules of use for easements crossing their property, including setting speed limits
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Allows servient estate owners to file civil lawsuits for rule violations and recover actual damages or $500 (whichever is greater), plus reasonable attorney fees, costs, and injunctive relief
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Exempts easements held by public entities from these provisions, including easements held by the federal government, Commonwealth of Virginia, and state agencies, institutions, authorities, or political subdivisions
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Adds new section 55.1-305.1 to the Code of Virginia under property law provisions
Legislative Description
Owner of a servient estate; reasonable rules of use for easement.
Last Action
Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/11/2026