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HB 1515·VA·house

Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Irene Shin (D)
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill would shift authority for approving data center projects to local governments and place a temporary pause on issuing new data center permits. It affects data center developers, local officials, and the communities where sites might be built. The measure aims to give localities more control over the siting and impacts of these facilities.

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