Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB466 — Electric utilities; cost recovery, costs substantially related to serving data center customers.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill addresses cost recovery for electric utilities serving data centers.

The bill allows electric utilities to recover costs that are significantly related to providing services to data center customers. This is aimed at facilitating the growth of data centers by clarifying the cost recovery process.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: If your business relies on data centers, this bill could affect the costs passed down to you.

Summary

Electric utilities; cost recovery, costs substantially related to serving data center customers.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB466)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102980D

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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Votes

Continued to next session in Commerce and Labor

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Not Voting
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

technology energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB466 do?
Electric utilities; cost recovery, costs substantially related to serving data center customers.
Who sponsors SB466?
SB466 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
What is the current status of SB466?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB466?
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