Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1184: Electric utilities; retirement of certain electric generating units.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1184 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; retirement of certain electric generating units. Primary sponsor: Israel O'Quinn (Republican). It lists 31 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Labor and Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; retirement of certain electric generating units. Provides that, for the required retirement by December 31, 2045, of electric generating units that emit carbon as a by-product of combusting fuel to generate electricity, exceptions to such requirement include natural gas electric generating units with carbon capture capability and emissions-positive electric generating units. Under the bill, "emissions-positive generating unit" means an electric generating unit that produces a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by either preventing, capturing, or collecting such emissions from fuel combustion.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 31
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel O'Quinn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Jason Ballard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Rob Bloxom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Mitchell Cornett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Will Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Buddy Fowler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Tom Garrett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Tim Griffin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Karen Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Keith Hodges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Terry Kilgore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Jay Leftwich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Will Morefield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Delores Oates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Justin Pence | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Eric Phillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chris Runion | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Phil Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Otto Wachsmann | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Wendell Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Mike Webert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Madison Whittle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Bill Wiley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Wren Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Tony Wilt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tommy Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Scott Wyatt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Eric Zehr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Labor and Commerce
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1184)
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101872D