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VA SB577

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bryce Reeves

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new disclosure requirement (item 19) to Virginia's Residential Property Disclosure Act stating that property owners make no representations regarding proximity to military ground installations or potential impacts from noise and other effects of military operations

  • Places responsibility on homebuyers to conduct their own due diligence to determine whether a property may be adversely impacted by nearby military installations

  • Amends § 55.1-703 of the Code of Virginia, which governs the residential property disclosure statement that sellers must provide to purchasers

  • Maintains the existing "buyer beware" framework where owners disclaim representations about property conditions and buyers are advised to investigate matters independently before settlement

Legislative Description

Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures for buyer beware.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws: Housing/Consumer Protection2/16/2026
General Laws2/9/2026
General Laws and Technology: Housing1/21/2026
General Laws and Technology1/14/2026

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