Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 507: Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 507 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets. Primary sponsor: John Chilton McAuliff. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0397).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permit requirements for data centers; emission limits for certain engine-generator sets. Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from issuing an air permit for any application submitted for a data center on or after July 1, 2026, unless the emission limit for each engine-generator, defined in the bill, established by such permit is equal to or less than the emissions achieved by a Tier 4 equivalent engine-generator.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chilton McAuliff | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelly Simonds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| J.J. Singh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Josh Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
“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 (CHAP0397)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 397 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB507)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB507ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
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