VirginiaAuthorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements for performance, etc.
What it does
Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements. Provides that system components are not considered readily accessible if access requires removal of surface material exceeding 30 inches in depth to uncover septic tank access lids, distribution devices, or other inspection ports. The bill specifies that an authorized septic system inspector shall submit a written report to the client within 10 business days from the start of the inspection, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, which shall also indicate whether the system is operating as intended.
More detail
The bill removes the requirement that authorized septic system inspectors report the advertised bedroom count or design capacity as listed in the multiple listing service or written statement by the property owner. This bill is identical to HB 1178.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 6Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0268)Latest
- Apr 6Approved by Governor Abigail Spanberger-Chapter 268 (effective 7/1/2026)Became Law
- Mar 10Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026To Governor
- Mar 10Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026Minor
- Mar 3Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401)
- Mar 2Signed by PresidentMajor
- Mar 2Signed by SpeakerMajor
- Mar 2Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB401ER)Major
- Mar 2EnrolledMinor
- Feb 26House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Major
- Vote recorded Concur House Substitute R. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 24Passed House with substitute (98-Y 0-N 0-A)Passed House
- Vote recorded H VOTE:. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 24Engrossed by House - committee substituteMajor
- Feb 24committee substitute agreed toMajor
- Feb 24Read third timeMinor
- Feb 23Read second timeMinor
- Feb 20Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401)
- Feb 19Committee substitute printed 26108259D-H1Major
- Vote recorded Reported from General Laws with substitute. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 19Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)Minor
- Feb 19House committee offered
- Feb 19Referred to Committee on General LawsMinor
- Feb 19Read first timeMinor
- Feb 19Placed on Calendar
- Feb 18Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401)
- Feb 16Blank Action
- Vote recorded Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading). Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage R. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 16Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Passed Senate
- Feb 16Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Feb 16Rules suspended
- Feb 16Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)Major
- Feb 16Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)Major
- Feb 16Read second timeMinor
- Feb 13Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Vote recorded Constitutional reading dispensed R. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Constitutional reading dispensed R. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 13Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Feb 13Rules suspended
- Feb 12Committee substitute printed 26106779D-S1Major
- Feb 11Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)Minor
- Vote recorded Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 11Senate committee offered
- Feb 3Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB401)
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on General Laws and TechnologyMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105232DIntroduced