2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26103922D

HOUSE BILL NO. 844

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 13, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2119.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public utilities; discounted water and sewer fees; Town of Bowling Green.

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Patron—Kent

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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 15.2-2119.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 15.2-2119.2. Discounted fees and charges for certain low-income, elderly, or disabled customers.

The City of Richmond or any locality that is the owner of a water and sewer system and that has a population density of 200 persons per square mile or less, and the Towns of Altavista, Bowling Green, and Louisa, by ordinance may develop criteria for providing discounted water and sewer fees and charges for low-income, elderly, or disabled customers.