Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 770: Public utilities; water and sewerage companies, discounted rates for low-income customers.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 770 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public utilities; water and sewerage companies, discounted rates for low-income customers. Primary sponsor: Charniele Herring (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0217).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public utilities; water and sewerage companies; discounted rates for low-income customers. Provides that a public utility engaged in the business of furnishing water or sewerage facilities may propose and the State Corporation Commission may approve rates and tariff provisions that provide discounted service to customers with an annual household income equal to or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill permits the utility to recover the costs of providing such discounted service through its rates for commercial and industrial customers. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027, and is identical to SB 650.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0217)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 217 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB770)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB770ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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