Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1045: Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1045 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use. Primary sponsor: Danica Roem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (5-Y 10-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use. Requires that any local government land use application for the siting of a data center shall only be approved if such application is for a data center located on property classified by local ordinance for industrial use. The bill applies only to such applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danica Roem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (5-Y 10-N)
- Referred to Committee on Local Government
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104569D