To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service
HB 4570 allows landlords to serve eviction notices on tenants by posting them conspicuously on rental property (secured where easily visible) when personal service isn't possible. This method requires a neutral third party (not the landlord) to post the notice and provide a notarized affidavit detailing the date, time, location, and photographic proof of posting. The bill clarifies that landlords cannot post notices themselves and must submit this affidavit to the court with their eviction petition. It directly affects landlords seeking eviction and tenants receiving notice via this method. The change streamlines service for landlords while adding documentation requirements to ensure proper notice.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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What changed between versions
Committee Substitute
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Engrossed Committee Substitute
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3 edits
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Feb 6, 2026
MINOR
The bill was formally adopted as the 'Engrossed' version, finalizing the legislative text. Substantively, it adds strict new requirements for serving eviction notices by posting them on the property. A third party with no interest in the case must post the notice, and the landlord must submit a notarized affidavit with photos proving the notice was posted correctly before the court will accept the case.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding service of process was expanded to include posting notices, but the applicability of this method is now restricted by new procedural safeguards.
REQUIREMENT
Service of eviction notices by posting must be performed by a neutral third party, not the landlord or petitioner.
Landlords must provide a notarized affidavit and photographic evidence proving the notice was posted securely to the court.
The filing of the eviction petition is now contingent upon the court receiving the proof of service affidavit.
Floor votes · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026
How they voted
84–8
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 99
Feb 6, 2026
D
Democratic9
88% Nay
R
Republican90
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 56)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
By substitute, do pass
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To House Courts
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
To House Courts
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Bill Roop
RRepublican
Co
David Green
RRepublican
Co
Elliott Pritt
RRepublican
Co
Robbie Martin
RRepublican
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