Affordable housing; local zoning ordinance authority.

The date for localities to adopt new housing programs was moved from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2026, and the law's effective date was moved from July 1, 2028, to July 1, 2027.

The exemption for ordinances adopted before the new rules took effect was changed from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2026.

The definition of lower-cost home construction alternatives was updated to include 'modular homes' in addition to manufactured homes.

The requirement for transit-oriented development was changed from providing 'additional density bonuses' to simply 'encouraging' such development.

The effective date for new ordinances was moved from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2028.

A new clause was added requiring the bill to be reenacted by the 2027 General Assembly session to remain in effect.

The requirement for transit-oriented development was strengthened from 'encouragement' to providing 'additional density bonuses'.

The specific exemption for local ordinances adopted before December 31, 1988, was removed, subjecting those older rules to the new provisions.

Removed the list of specific Senate sponsors and the 'Engrossed' status label.

Added standard Enrolled Act formatting, including page headers, approval stamps, and chapter numbering.

Changed the document title from 'Senate Amendments' to 'Virginia Acts of Assembly' to reflect final passage.