Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 457: Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources, etc.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 457 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources, etc. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources; zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities. Provides that, for the purposes of the renewable energy portfolio standard, eligible sources include zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities located in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeSteph | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Luther Cifers | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Timmy French | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Travis Hackworth | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Emily Jordan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Ryan McDougle | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mark Obenshain | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mark Peake | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Todd Pillion | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Bryce Reeves | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Bill Stanley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Richard Stuart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Glen Sturtevant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
- Senate committee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB457)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102224D