Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB899 — Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition, advisory panel.

Last action — Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB508-McAuliff) (Voice Vote)

  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.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition, advisory panel.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporated by Labor and Commerce (HB508-McAuliff) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB899)

  7. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  8. H Referred from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and referred to Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)

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

  10. H Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources

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

  12. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102682D

Sponsors

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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

agriculture energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB899 do?
Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition, advisory panel.
Who sponsors HB899?
HB899 is sponsored by Irene Shin.
What is the current status of HB899?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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