Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB607 — Aggregate air pollution; Department of Environmental Quality to study, data center generators.

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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill directs the Department of Environmental Quality to study air pollution from data center generators.

This bill mandates a study by the Department of Environmental Quality focused on the air pollution generated by data center operations. It is aimed at understanding the environmental impact of these facilities.

Summary

Aggregate air pollution; Department of Environmental Quality to study, data center generators.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  6. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102759D

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB607 do?
Aggregate air pollution; Department of Environmental Quality to study, data center generators.
Who sponsors HB607?
HB607 is sponsored by Amy J. Laufer.
What is the current status of HB607?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB607?
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