Why 4/5: The bill mandates new monitoring requirements for a significant environmental pollutant, with implementation starting shortly after its effective date.
Publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and certain industrial users will face new operational requirements to perform and report quarterly monitoring for PFAS in wastewater discharge. This will provide the Department of Environmental Quality with critical data on the presence and levels of these persistent chemicals in Virginia's water systems, aiding in pollution control efforts.
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB938ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB938)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 709 (effective 7/1/2026)