HB 197 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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

Summary

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 status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026

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Courts of Justice Substitute → Civil Subcommittee Substitute · 4 edits

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Committee

Jan 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

House subcommittee offered

lower

Jan 19, 2026

Committee

Assigned HCJ sub: Civil

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors