Why 4/5: It provides localities with a new tool to address the environmental risks posed by "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in sewage sludge, impacting land and water quality.
This bill grants Virginia localities the operational authority to test and monitor land-applied sewage sludge for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, localities will be responsible for all expenses related to this testing and monitoring, as these costs will not be reimbursed from the Sludge Management Fund.
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Sewage sludge; local authority to test and monitor land application within its political boundaries.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1072ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 933 (effective 7/1/2026)