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HB197

Zoning appeals, board of; appellate jurisdiction upon appeal from the circuit court.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Jan. 28, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)

Chief Patron:
Josh Thomas (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Board of zoning appeals; appellate jurisdiction upon appeal from the circuit court.

Provides that appeals lie directly to the Supreme Court of Virginia from any final decision of a circuit court on appeal from a board of zoning appeals.
  • Bill History

  • 01/07/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102977D
  • 01/07/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
  • 01/19/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
  • 01/21/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
  • 01/21/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N)
  • 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
  • 01/28/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)