STATE BILLVA HB 277PASSED

Zoning; wireless facility modifications, application process.

Zoning; wireless facility modifications; application process. Prohibits a locality from denying an application for the modification of an existing wireless facility if (i) the modification would not substantially change the physical dimensions of the existing wireless facility; (ii) the modification involves the co-location of new transmission equipment, the removal of transmission equipment, or the replacement of transmission equipment; and (iii) the request meets the requirements of the bill. The bill provides that a modification does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the existing wireless facility if it entails the excavation or deployment of transmission equipment within 30 feet, in any direction, of the existing wireless support structure or base station. The bill also provides various requirements for local approval within a specified timeframe, permits any applicant or locality to bring claims related to the bill to any court of competent jurisdiction, and prohibits any party, other than the applicant or locality, from having an actionable appeal for the issuance of permits or authorizations made pursuant to the bill.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 8, 2026; 218 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

VA HB 277 · PassedApr 8

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Bill details

Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0376) · Apr 8, 2026

Sponsor

HSHolly SeiboldRepresentative · Democrat · HD-012Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0376)

Apr 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 376 (effective 7/1/2026)

Mar 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

Mar 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026House

Mar 12, 2026Signed by SpeakerHouse

Mar 11, 2026Signed by PresidentSenate

Mar 11, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB277ER)House

Mar 11, 2026EnrolledHouse

Show 21 earlier actions

Mar 4, 2026Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate

Mar 4, 2026Read third timeSenate

Mar 3, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate

Mar 3, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate

Mar 3, 2026Rules suspendedSenate

Mar 2, 2026Reported from Local Government (13-Y 0-N 1-A)Senate

Feb 6, 2026Referred to Committee on Local GovernmentSenate

Feb 6, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)Senate

Feb 5, 2026Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 1-A)House

Feb 4, 2026Engrossed by House - committee substituteHouse

Feb 4, 2026committee substitute agreed toHouse

Feb 4, 2026Read second timeHouse

Feb 3, 2026Read first timeHouse

Jan 30, 2026Committee substitute printed 26106328D-H1House

Jan 30, 2026Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns with substitute (19-Y 1-N 1-A)House

Jan 29, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)House

Jan 29, 2026House subcommittee offeredHouse

Jan 28, 2026Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #2House

Jan 16, 2026Fiscal Impact statement From CLG (1/16/2026 7:57 pm)House

Jan 9, 2026Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and TownsHouse

Jan 9, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100554DHouse

Recorded votes

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)Jan 29, 2026 · House · 8 yea · 0 nayPassed

Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns with substitute (19-Y 1-N 1-A)Jan 30, 2026 · House · 19 yea · 1 nayPassed

Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 1-A)Feb 5, 2026 · House · 90 yea · 7 nayPassed

Reported from Local Government (13-Y 0-N 1-A)Mar 2, 2026 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Mar 3, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed

Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Mar 4, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed

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