HB 421·VA·house
Eminent domain; condemnation of public waterworks systems, determination of lost profits.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Nicole Cole (D)
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill lets the state use eminent domain to take over public waterworks systems and provides a way to determine any lost profits from those actions. It affects water utility owners and property owners whose land may be taken, and it matters because it clarifies compensation for infrastructure projects.
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