Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1515: Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1515 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium. Primary sponsor: Irene Shin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium. Prohibits final approval of any application for a rezoning, special exception, special use permit, site plan, or plan of development for the siting of a new data center by a locality until the earlier of (i) the fulfillment of all pending requests for interconnection to distribution service by an electric utility customer that is a data center or (ii) July 1, 2028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Presented and ordered printed 26105789D