SB 355 VA
Local anti-rent gouging authority; civil penalty.
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Summary
This bill would grant local governments authority to address rent gouging in their jurisdictions. Rent gouging refers to excessive or unreasonable increases in rent, particularly during emergencies or periods of housing shortage. The bill would allow localities to establish policies and regulations against rent gouging. The bill would establish civil penalties for landlords or property owners who engage in rent gouging practices.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-959.1, relating to local anti-rent gouging authority; civil penalty.
Sponsor (1)
- Jennifer B. Boysko Democratic · primary
3 coauthors / cosponsors
- Lashrecse D. Aird Democratic · cosponsor
- Michael J. Jones Democratic · cosponsor
- Saddam Azlan Salim Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (4)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105028D · upper
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Local Government · upper
- Feb 2, 2026 Continued to next session in Local Government (11-Y 4-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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