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VA SB342

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Russet Perry

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires entities that condemn land subject to conservation or open-space easements to pay additional compensation beyond standard fair market value
  • Condemning parties must reimburse the Commonwealth for the value of any land conservation tax credits the landowner received under the Virginia Land Conservation Incentives Act of 1999
  • Condemning parties must also compensate the locality for property taxes avoided by the landowner during the time the easement was in effect
  • Compensation amounts are calculated proportionately to the land or interest being condemned
  • All compensation paid to the Commonwealth or locality must be used in a manner consistent with the original conservation purposes of the extinguished easement

Legislative Description

Condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation.

Last Action

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

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice: Civil2/17/2026
Courts of Justice2/17/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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