HB 492 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks.

Summary

Public utilities; vegetation management in public parks. Requires a public utility, when managing trees, shrubs, or other plants located in any public park owned or operated by a locality, to consult with the locality and aim to trim or prune such trees, shrubs, or other plants only to the extent necessary to preserve the reliability of service.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

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Governor

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026

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Committee

Jan 30, 2026

Committee

Rereferred to Labor and Commerce

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (13-Y 9-N)

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 2-N)

lower

Jan 19, 2026

Committee

Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3

lower

Jan 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

lower

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