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Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB641 — Virginia's Great Outdoors Act; established, creates data center land conservation tax.

Last action July 21, 2026 — Continued from last session

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House of Delegates
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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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.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a tax for conserving land used by data centers in Virginia.

Virginia's Great Outdoors Act creates a specific tax aimed at conserving land designated for data centers. This measure is intended to support land conservation efforts linked to the increasing presence of data centers in the state.

What this means for you

Environment: This means enhanced efforts towards land conservation in areas impacted by data center development.

Summary

Virginia's Great Outdoors Act; established, creates data center land conservation tax.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 10.1-214, 10.1-2143.

10.1-214

It shall be the policy of the Commonwealth, and it is the purpose of this chapter, to ensure the ongoing protection and preservation of lands of ecological, cultural

Inserts “It shall be the policy of the Commonwealth, and it is the purpose of this chapter, to ensure the ongoing protection and preservation of lands of ecological, cultural”.
10.1-214

,

Inserts “,”.
10.1-214

or historical importance, lands for recreational purposes, and working farm and forest lands for the benefit of all current and future citizens of the Commonwealth. The General Assembly further determines and finds that acquisition of public lands and trails is a core function of state government and that stewarding those lands and trails and providing access to the public is an ongoing responsibility. It also

Inserts “or historical importance, lands for recreational purposes, and working farm and forest lands for the benefit of all current and future citizens of the Commonwealth. The General Assembly further determines and finds that acquisition of public lands and trails is a core function of state government and that stewarding those lands and trails and providing access to the public is an ongoing responsibility. It also”.
10.1-214

is

Inserts “is”.
10.1-214

the responsibility of government to assist private landowners who wish to conserve their lands for the benefit of the public. The General Assembly further determines and finds that land conservation and recreation are shared responsibilities among state

Inserts “the responsibility of government to assist private landowners who wish to conserve their lands for the benefit of the public. The General Assembly further determines and finds that land conservation and recreation are shared responsibilities among state”.
10.1-214

government entities,

Inserts “government entities,”.
10.1-214

local governments

Inserts “local governments”.
10.1-214

,

Inserts “,”.
10.1-214

and private conservation organizations and

Inserts “and private conservation organizations and”.
10.1-214

that this chapter

Inserts “that this chapter”.
10.1-214

authorizes and encourages

Inserts “authorizes and encourages”.
10.1-214

cooperative programs to provide these services to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

Inserts “cooperative programs to provide these services to the citizens of the Commonwealth.”.
10.1-214

A.

Inserts “A.”.
10.1-214

In accordance with the provisions of § 10.1-2141, the Commonwealth shall provide distributions of certain tax revenues for the protection and preservation of lands as described in this section

Inserts “In accordance with the provisions of § 10.1-2141, the Commonwealth shall provide distributions of certain tax revenues for the protection and preservation of lands as described in this section”.
10.1-214

.

Inserts “.”.
10.1-214

B.

Inserts “B.”.
10.1-214

Beginning July 1, 202

Inserts “Beginning July 1, 202”.
10.1-214

8

Inserts “8”.
10.1-214

, no less than $

Inserts “, no less than $”.
10.1-214

250 million

Inserts “250 million”.
10.1-214

of revenues collected from the data center

Inserts “of revenues collected from the data center”.
10.1-214

land conservation

Inserts “land conservation”.
10.1-214

tax imposed under Article 13 (§ 58.1-1749 et seq.) of Title 58.1 shall be distributed as provided in §

Inserts “tax imposed under Article 13 (§ 58.1-1749 et seq.) of Title 58.1 shall be distributed as provided in §”.
10.1-214

58.1-1750

Inserts “58.1-1750”.
10.1-214

each year

Inserts “each year”.
10.1-214

.

Inserts “.”.
10.1-2143

There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Tribal Commitment Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds deposited pursuant

Inserts “There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the Virginia Tribal Commitment Fund, referred to in this section as "the Fund." The Fund shall be established on the books of the Comptroller. All funds deposited pursuant”.
10.1-2143

to subdivision A 14 of

Inserts “to subdivision A 14 of”.
10.1-2143

§ 58.1-1750, all funds

Inserts “§ 58.1-1750, all funds”.
10.1-2143

appropriated for such purpose

Inserts “appropriated for such purpose”.
10.1-2143

,

Inserts “,”.
10.1-2143

and any gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds received on its behalf shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes of

Inserts “and any gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds received on its behalf shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund and be credited to it. Any moneys remaining in the Fund, including interest thereon, at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used solely for the purposes of”.
10.1-2143

assisting

Inserts “assisting”.
10.1-2143

and supporting Virginia

Inserts “and supporting Virginia”.
10.1-2143

tribes

Inserts “tribes”.
10.1-2143

with

Inserts “with”.
10.1-2143

tribal nation building, cultural revitalization, tribal capacity building, land acquisition

Inserts “tribal nation building, cultural revitalization, tribal capacity building, land acquisition”.
10.1-2143

, and other purposes that protect and preserve tribes and tribal lands

Inserts “, and other purposes that protect and preserve tribes and tribal lands”.
10.1-2143

. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by

Inserts “. Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the Comptroller upon written request signed by”.
10.1-2143

the Secretary of the Commonwealth

Inserts “the Secretary of the Commonwealth”.

Action History

February 11, 2026
H Continued to next session in Finance (Voice Vote)
February 10, 2026
H Placed on Finance Agenda
February 05, 2026
H Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #1
February 04, 2026
H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB641)
January 30, 2026
H Placed on Finance Agenda
January 13, 2026
H Referred to Committee on Finance
January 13, 2026
H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102661D

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Paul E. Krizek

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 HB641 do?: Virginia's Great Outdoors Act; established, creates data center land conservation tax.
Who sponsors HB641?: HB641 is sponsored by Paul E. Krizek.
What is the current status of HB641?: 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 HB641?: Track HB641 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB641
Jurisdiction: Virginia
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 13, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Paul E. Krizek

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