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HB 447·VA·house

Local government or board of zoning appeals land use decisions; third-party standing requirements.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Simon
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill gives people who don’t own the land but live or own property near a proposed zoning change the right to challenge the decision in court, provided they can prove a clear, immediate financial interest and a particularized injury. It does not affect owners of the land being regulated, who already have standing. This change aims to broaden who can contest local land‑use actions.

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