Virginia · HB1457

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-1131 and 46.2-1143 of the Code of Virginia, relating to vehicle weight limits; violations; owner of commercial motor vehicle hauling coal.

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Sponsors: 10
Votes: Apr 22
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Vehicle weight limits; violations; owner of commercial motor vehicle hauling coal. </b>Assigns liability for violations of certain vehicle weight limits for commercial motor vehicles hauling coal to the owner or lessee of the vehicle in violation of such weight limits. Existing law authorizes such liability to be assigned to the owner, operator, or both.</p>

Progress

Sent to committeeJan 23, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 13, 2026
PassedFeb 16, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 17, 2026
Passed both chambersFeb 26, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 10, 2026
Became lawApr 22, 2026

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