Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements for performance, etc.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-310.7 and 59.1-310.9 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements. Provides that system components are not considered readily accessible if access requires removal of surface material exceeding 30 inches in depth to uncover septic tank access lids, distribution devices, or other inspection ports. The bill specifies that an authorized septic system inspector shall submit a written report to the client within 10 business days from the start of the inspection, unless otherwise agree
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Jan 13, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter 268 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Emily M. Jordan
Recorded votes
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-26 · P · Y 40
Passed House with substitute (98-Y 0-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-24 · P · Y 98, X 1
Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)House of Delegates · 2026-02-19 · P · Y 21
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-16 · P · Y 39, X 1
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-16 · P · Y 39, X 1
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (36-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-13 · P · Y 36, X 4
Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)Senate · 2026-02-11 · P · Y 15
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 268.