Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB420 — Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.

Last action — Continued from last session

  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 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill allows public utilities to reopen rate cases under specific circumstances.

This bill enables certain public utilities to request a review of their rate cases again. It outlines the conditions under which these rate cases can be reopened.

Summary

Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  5. H Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB420)

  6. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  7. H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3

  8. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  9. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103998D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB420 do?
Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.
Who sponsors HB420?
HB420 is sponsored by Nicole Cole.
What is the current status of HB420?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB420?
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