HB 421 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems, determination of lost profits.

Summary
Eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems; determination of lost profits. Requires the body determining just compensation in a condemnation proceeding initiated by a locality for the taking of a waterworks system to consider in its determination of lost profits the difference between the rates, fees, and charges for water service provided by (i) the condemning locality or authority and (ii) the owner on the date of valuation. The bill requires, upon the petition of any party or upon the request of the court, that such determination of lost profits be commensurately reduced to the extent that the body determining just compensation and the court find to be just and reasonable.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
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Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Nicole Cole
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