HB 421 VA
Eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems, determination of lost profits.
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Summary
This bill would modify provisions governing compensation for lost profits when public waterworks systems are condemned through eminent domain. Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, with compensation required for the property owner. When a waterworks system is taken, the property owner may be entitled to compensation not only for the property value but also for lost profits from the business. The bill would amend procedures for determining and calculating lost profits in such condemnation cases.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 25.1-230.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems; determination of lost profits.
Sponsor (1)
- Nicole Cole Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 12, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104000D · lower
- Jan 12, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · lower
- Jan 26, 2026 Assigned HCJ sub: Civil · lower
- Jan 28, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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