Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 120: Public Utility Ombudsman, Office of the; established, delayed effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 120 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Utility Ombudsman, Office of the; established, delayed effective date. Primary sponsor: Karen Keys-Gamarra (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Office of the Public Utility Ombudsman; established. Requires the State Corporation Commission to establish the Office of the Public Utility Ombudsman to protect the interests of residential customers of public utilities. The Office of the Public Utility Ombudsman shall serve (i) residential customers of public utilities that are jurisdictional or of limited jurisdiction and (ii) residential customers who cannot be assisted by other Commission staff due to a potential conflict of interest. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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 Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB120)
- Committee substitute printed 26106015D-H1
- Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
- Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute and referred to Appropriations (18-Y 0-N 4-A)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N 1-A)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102934D