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SB 628

Eviction Reduction Program; established, report.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mamie Locke

Virginia bill establishes eviction reduction program with mandatory reporting on implementation and outcomes to address housing displacement.

Committee substitute printed 26106373D-S1
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Bill Summary · SB 628

Legislative bill overview

SB 628 establishes an Eviction Reduction Program in Virginia and requires a comprehensive report on its implementation and outcomes. The bill creates a formal framework for reducing evictions, though the specific mechanisms and funding details appear to be contained in the committee substitute that was recently printed.

Why is this important

Evictions have significant consequences for individuals and families, including housing instability, economic hardship, and downstream effects on employment and child welfare. A statewide program with reporting requirements could provide data on eviction trends and test interventions to prevent displacement, which has become increasingly relevant as housing costs rise.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and fiscal impact: The bill was referred to Finance and Appropriations with a fiscal impact statement, suggesting budgetary concerns about program costs and whether existing resources would be redirected or new appropriations required
  • Program scope and specificity: The substitute version suggests significant revisions; clarity on whether the program focuses on rental assistance, mediation, legal aid, or other interventions remains unclear from available information
  • Reporting requirements and oversight: The mandate for reporting could create administrative burden, and stakeholders may disagree on what metrics matter most (eviction rates, cost per case prevented, demographic outcomes, etc.)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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