Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB551 — Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.

Last action — Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)

  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 14, 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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Summary

Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB551)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104617D

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

Subjects

energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB551 do?
Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.
Who sponsors SB551?
SB551 is sponsored by Kannan Srinivasan.
What is the current status of SB551?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB551?
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