Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 434: Electric utilities; electric grid utilization metrics; State Corporation Commission.
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 434 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; electric grid utilization metrics; State Corporation Commission. Primary sponsor: Destiny LeVere Bolling (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0611).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Phase I and Phase II Utilities; electric grid utilization metrics. Requires Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval of grid utilization metrics by October 15, 2026, which petition may be consolidated with the integrated resource plan filing for Dominion Energy in 2026. Under the bill, the petition shall include certain assessments comparing current electric grid system performance with optimal utilization of existing electric grid assets. The bill also requires the Commission to include in an existing annual report its findings on each applicable utility's assessment of relevant grid utilization metrics, which shall include an analysis of the potential for each applicable utility to increase electric grid utilization through the deployment of non-wires alternatives. This bill is identical to SB 621.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0611)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 611 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB434)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB434ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (93-Y 4-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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