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HB 1399

Toll relief; maximum charges.

2026 Regular Session

HB 1399 would cap maximum toll charges on Virginia roads to improve driver affordability, but a subcommittee voted 10-0 to remove it from consideration.

Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · HB 1399

Legislative bill overview

HB 1399 proposes to establish maximum toll charges on Virginia's toll roads and facilities. The bill aims to cap how much tolling authorities can charge drivers, presumably to make tolled transportation more affordable. A subcommittee has already recommended striking it from the docket by a 10-0 vote.

Why is this important

Toll roads are a critical revenue source for Virginia's transportation infrastructure maintenance and expansion. Capping tolls could affect funding for road repairs, congestion management, and future transit projects—or it could increase affordability for commuters who depend on toll facilities. The fiscal impact statement suggests the Department of Planning and Budget identified financial consequences significant enough to warrant legislative review.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Setting maximum tolls could reduce funding available for road maintenance and improvements, potentially forcing tolling authorities to pursue alternative revenue sources or defer projects
  • Regional equity: Toll caps may disproportionately affect urban commuters reliant on toll roads while benefiting occasional users, or vice versa
  • Authority conflict: Toll facilities are often managed by regional authorities with independent governance; state-imposed caps could create tension over operational control and financial autonomy

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

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