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HB 166 VA
Introduced

Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.

VA · session 2027 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2026

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

Summary

Virginia House Bill 166 modifies noise ordinances. The bill removes the exemption for industrial property from noise ordinances and establishes civil penalties for violations.

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Official abstract

A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-980 of the Code of Virginia, relating to noise ordinances; industrial property; civil penalties.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (6)
  1. Jan 6, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101931D · lower
  2. Jan 6, 2026 Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns · lower
  3. Jan 28, 2026 Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3 · lower
  4. Jan 29, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
  5. Jan 30, 2026 Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) · lower
  6. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower

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