Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 130: Data centers; site assessment, definition of high energy use facility.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 130 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Data centers; site assessment, definition of high energy use facility. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB94-Roem) (13-Y 2-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; site assessment; high energy use facility. Provides that prior to any approval of a rezoning application, special exception application, or special use permit for the siting of a new high energy use facility (HEUF), as defined in the bill, a locality shall require that an applicant perform and submit a site assessment to examine the sound profile of the HEUF on residential units and schools located within 500 feet of the HEUF property boundary. The bill also allows a locality to require that a site assessment examine the effect of the proposed HEUF facility on (i) ground and surface water resources, (ii) agricultural resources, (iii) parks, (iv) registered historic sites, and (v) forestland on the HEUF site or immediately contiguous land. The provisions of the bill do not apply to a site with an existing legislative or administrative approval where an applicant is seeking an expansion or modification of an already existing or approved facility and such expansion does not exceed an additional 100 megawatts or more of electrical power. Finally, the bill provides that its provisions shall not be construed to prohibit, limit, or otherwise supersede existing local zoning authority. This bill was incorporated into SB 94.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam P. Ebbin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Paul Krizek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jeremy McPike | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB94-Roem) (13-Y 2-N)
- Reported from Local Government and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Local Government
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100044D