'Now's the time to act': Key data center reform bills stall in General Assembly despite growing comm

News Clip2:22WRIC ABC 8News·Richmond, Henrico County, VA·2/13/2026

Several bills aimed at reforming Virginia's rapidly growing data center industry are failing to advance in the General Assembly, despite growing concerns around the industry's impact on the power grid and local communities.

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Several bills aimed at reforming Virginia’s rapidly growing data center industry are failing to advance in the General Assembly.