VA·Bill·2026 Regular Session
SB752
Electric utilities; construction and development of renewable energy facilities, etc.
Introduced 2026-01-19Last action 2026-02-12 — Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)Committee Commerce and Labor
Sponsor
Bill DeStephR
Cosponsors
Luther Cifers(R)Christie New Craig(R)Timmy French(R)Travis Hackworth(R)Emily Brewer(R)Ryan McDougle(R)Tammy Brankley Mulchi(R)Mark Obenshain(R)Mark Peake(R)Todd Pillion(R)Bryce Reeves(R)William Stanley(R)Richard Stuart(R)Glen Sturtevant(R)
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Died in Senate committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2026-03-14. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill addresses the regulatory framework for electric utility energy development in the Commonwealth. It repeals several existing provisions that established carbon dioxide emissions reduction requirements, restricted certain types of utility-owned generation facilities, and declared that renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and energy storage are in the public interest. In place of these provisions, the bill establishes that planning and development activities for new nuclear generation facilities are in the public interest.
Bill history
- 2026-01-19 · SenatePresented and ordered printed 26105607D
- 2026-01-19 · SenateReferred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 2026-02-12 · SenatePassed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
Full Bill Text
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/SB752/2026