HB1072
Sewage sludge; local authority to test and monitor within its political boundaries.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 9, 2026
House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
Chief Patron:
Amy Laufer (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Local authority to test and monitor the land application of sewage sludge within its political boundaries.
Clarifies that a locality may, by ordinance, test and monitor the land application of sewage sludge within its political boundaries to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including all water quality standards set forth in the Surface Water Standards with General, Statewide Application regulations, and not limited to testing ... (More) and monitoring for substances listed in the Virginia Pollutant Abatement Permit Regulations. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102768D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake
- 02/06/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 02/09/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
