Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB154 — Data centers; use of emergency generation unit, disclosure requirements.

Last action — Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Data centers; use of emergency generation unit, disclosure requirements.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)

  3. H House subcommittee offered

  4. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  5. H Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB154)

  7. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  8. H Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101357D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Subjects

environment technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB154 do?
Data centers; use of emergency generation unit, disclosure requirements.
Who sponsors HB154?
HB154 is sponsored by Joshua E. Thomas.
What is the current status of HB154?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB154?
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