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HB 1356 VA
Introduced

Precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation, climate-adjusted rainfall.

VA · session 2027 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 19, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Continued from last session

Summary

This bill would establish new precipitation design standards for Virginia infrastructure and stormwater systems. Precipitation design standards are engineering guidelines that specify how infrastructure should be designed to handle rainfall and stormwater. The bill would incorporate climate-adjusted rainfall data and account for non-stationary precipitation patterns, recognizing that historical rainfall data may not reflect current and future precipitation patterns due to climate change. The new standards would apply to transportation infrastructure and water quality management systems in Virginia.

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Official abstract

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-280.3 and by adding in Article 2.6 of Chapter 3.1 of Title 62.1 a section numbered 62.1-44.15:85, relating to precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation; climate-adjusted rainfall.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (7)
  1. Jan 19, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26105107D · lower
  2. Jan 19, 2026 Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources · lower
  3. Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake · lower
  4. Feb 2, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1356) · lower
  5. Feb 9, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
  6. Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote) · lower
  7. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower

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