Dozens of data center bills moving through Virginia General Assembly

As data center proposals continue to emerge across Central Virginia, lawmakers are pushing a wave of legislation that could bring new regulations to the industry statewide. There are around 60 bills related to data centers still active in the General Assembly this session -- nearly double the number lawmakers were considering at this time in 2025. So far, only one such bill has failed. University of Richmond professor and data center expert Mary Finley-Brook said the volume of legislation reflects long-standing concerns. https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/data-center-bills-general-assembly/