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VA SB784

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Stuart

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits bioslurry injection in any well drilled through a groundwater management area that was declared by regulation prior to January 1, 2020

  • Defines "bioslurry injection" as the underground injection of agricultural waste, food waste, manure, paper sludge, or sewage sludge

  • Expands existing restrictions on hydraulic fracturing in groundwater management areas to also include bioslurry injections

  • Amends § 45.2-1647 of the Code of Virginia under the Ground Water Management Act of 1992

Legislative Description

Bioslurry; prohibiting injection in wells in a groundwater management area.

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources2/12/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Water Usage2/3/2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources1/22/2026

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