Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB961 — Retail Sales and Use Tax; commercial and industrial exemptions, data centers.

Last action — Incorporated by Finance (HB897-Sullivan) (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.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Retail Sales and Use Tax; commercial and industrial exemptions, data centers.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporated by Finance (HB897-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  3. H Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/8/2026 2:45 pm)

  4. H Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #1

  5. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  6. H Referred to Committee on Finance

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104620D

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

taxation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB961 do?
Retail Sales and Use Tax; commercial and industrial exemptions, data centers.
Who sponsors HB961?
HB961 is sponsored by Vivian E. Watts.
What is the current status of HB961?
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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