Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1515 — Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.

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 23, 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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In plain language

The bill establishes a temporary moratorium on the approval of new data centers by local authorities.

This legislation aims to pause local approval processes for data centers while a temporary moratorium is in place. It allows local governments to assess and regulate data center development.

Summary

Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.

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 Presented and ordered printed 26105789D

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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1515 do?
Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.
Who sponsors HB1515?
HB1515 is sponsored by Irene Shin.
What is the current status of HB1515?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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