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VA HB733

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Leftwich

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/18/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil2/5/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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