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HB 98

Glen Lyn, Town of; repealing charter.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Ballard

HB 98 eliminates Glen Lyn's municipal charter, dissolving or substantially restructuring the town's incorporated local government status and its governing authorities.

Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Bill Summary · HB 98

Legislative bill overview

HB 98 repeals the municipal charter of Glen Lyn, a town in Virginia. This bill eliminates the legal framework that currently governs Glen Lyn's local government structure, operations, and authorities. The practical effect would be to dissolve the town's incorporated status or significantly restructure its governmental operations.

Why is this important

Municipal charters are foundational legal documents that establish how local governments function, including their powers, responsibilities, and administrative structure. Repealing a charter is a rare and significant action that affects all residents and institutions within that municipality, potentially impacting local services, governance, property rights, and municipal operations. This could reflect financial distress, population decline, governance disputes, or a decision to consolidate with another jurisdiction.

Potential points of contention

  • Resident impact and consent: Whether the repeal occurs with adequate input from Glen Lyn residents who would be affected by the loss of local self-governance
  • Service continuity: Questions about which entity (county government, state, or successor body) will assume responsibility for previously municipal functions like law enforcement, infrastructure, and planning
  • Municipal debt and assets: How existing town debts, contracts, and property assets will be handled after charter repeal
  • Historical/cultural considerations: Whether repeal represents necessary fiscal consolidation or the loss of local autonomy and community identity

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

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