VA HB 86 is now on Governor Spanberger’s desk for her consideration, after clearing key floor votes in the Virginia House of Delegates (67-30) and the Virginia State Senate (21-20). If HB 86 is enacted, Virginia will become the fifth state to establish a statewide mattress recycling program, following Connecticut, California, Rhode Island, and Oregon.  

As HB 86 passed the Virginia State Senate with fewer than 7 days left in the Commonwealth’s legislative session, Governor Spanberger has until April 13 to sign, veto, or offer line amendments on the bill. After 30 days, if she takes no action on the bill, HB 86 become law without her signature.   

ISPA strongly supports HB 86 and collaborated with Delegate Laufer and other stakeholders, including the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), members in VA, industry partners, waste haulers, and environmental NGOs, to draft the language. Importantly, HB 86 follows the structure that has enabled the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to operate effectively in existing states while allowing for the flexibility needed to make the program a success in the Commonwealth. Click here to read ISPA’s written testimony in support of HB 86.   

Once ISPA knows whether HB 86 has been enacted, we will share information about the next steps for manufacturers, importers, distributors, renovators, and retailers of mattresses and foundations sold in or into Virginia. In the meantime, should you have any questions, please contact ISPA’s Government Affairs Team (Alison Keane and Marty Salamone).