SB 467 VA
High load facilities; impact assessments.
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Summary
This bill would require high load facilities to conduct impact assessments. High load facilities are large facilities such as data centers that require substantial electricity consumption and infrastructure. Impact assessments would evaluate the potential effects of these facilities on local resources, infrastructure, and communities. The bill would establish provisions requiring developers or operators of high load facilities to assess and address these impacts before or during facility development and operation.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 22 of Title 15.2 a section numbered 15.2-2209.4 and by adding a section numbered 56-580.1, relating to high load facilities; impact assessments.
Sponsor (1)
- R. Creigh Deeds Democratic · primary
Action history (5)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100165D · upper
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor · upper
- Feb 9, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB467) · upper
- Feb 9, 2026 Continued to next session in Commerce and Labor (11-Y 4-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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