Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB521 — Data centers; rainwater harvesting systems.

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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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

The bill addresses the use of rainwater harvesting systems at data centers.

This legislation focuses on promoting rainwater harvesting systems specifically for data centers. It aims to manage water use more sustainably in these facilities.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This measure could lead to improved water conservation and reduced demand on local water supplies.

Summary

Data centers; rainwater harvesting systems.

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 Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (12-Y 2-N)

  2. S Senate subcommittee offered

  3. S Assigned HACNR sub: Water Usage

  4. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB521)

  5. S Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  6. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102641D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 voted No

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 Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

Passed 12 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12201
Total 12201
% of votes cast 80%13%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Nay
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Not Voting
Timmy French — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

environment technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB521 do?
Data centers; rainwater harvesting systems.
Who sponsors SB521?
SB521 is sponsored by R. Creigh Deeds.
What is the current status of SB521?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB521?
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