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VA SB482
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danica Roem
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AI Summary
- Directs the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to study safe and environmentally sensitive alternatives to using sodium chloride (rock salt) for winter road treatment and pretreatment
- Requires VDOT to measure the impact of current treatment substances on infrastructure, the environment, and their corrosive effects on personal property
- Study must evaluate a variety of alternatives including nonchemical substances and new technologies, comparing costs and potential savings of each option
- VDOT must submit findings to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation by November 15, 2026
- Report must include an accounting of annual state and local government spending on road treatment since 2020 and budgeted amounts for 2026-2028
Legislative Description
Sodium Chloride; alternatives to use to treat and pretreat roadways for winter weather, report.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules: Studies3/1/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Rules1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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