Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 751: Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 751 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Continued to next session in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. Provides that for the purposes of the Utility Facilities Act, the term "public utility" does not include any company that owns or operates one or more facilities for the generation, distribution, or storage of electric energy exclusively for consumption by one or more customers located on the site of such facilities or on adjoining property, provided that such facilities are connected on the customer's side of the electric meter and electricity is delivered without the use of a public utility's distribution or transmission system. The bill also provides that after such a facility operates within the certificated service territory of an electric utility for a duration of five years, such company is required to submit to such public utility a written offer for the sale of such facility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 12
| 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 |
| Creigh Deeds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Travis Hackworth | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Emily Jordan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| 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
- Continued to next session in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB751)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Presented and ordered printed 26104579D