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HB 81

State agencies; amdnt. of regulations pertaining to maximum temp. at which certain rooms may be kept.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cia Price

Virginia bill would adjust state agency temperature regulation requirements for specified room types, currently stalled in Health and Human Services Committee.

Continued to next session in Health and Human Services (Voice Vote)
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Bill Summary · HB 81

Legislative bill overview

HB 81 would amend Virginia state regulations to modify the maximum temperature requirements for certain rooms maintained by state agencies. The bill appears focused on updating temperature standards that currently apply to specific facility types under state jurisdiction. The exact rooms affected and temperature changes are not detailed in the available bill summary.

Why is this important

Temperature regulations in state facilities can affect occupant comfort, health outcomes, and operational costs across public institutions like hospitals, offices, or care facilities. Changes to these standards could have budgetary implications for state agencies and potentially impact service quality or worker/resident conditions depending on which facilities and temperature thresholds are involved.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity in available information: The bill's exact scope (which room types, what temperature changes) is unclear from the summary, making it difficult to assess full implications
  • Cost-benefit trade-offs: Agencies may face increased HVAC operating costs if temperatures are required to be lower, or potential comfort/health concerns if temperatures are permitted to be higher
  • Facility-specific impacts: Different state agencies (healthcare, corrections, office buildings) may have conflicting needs regarding temperature standards

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

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