Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices, local regulation.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2288.7, 56-594, 56-594.01, 56-594.2, and 59.1-198 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1212.1 and by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electric utilities;” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices; local regulation; installation by tenants; consumer protection. Prevents a locality from prohibiting the use of a small portable solar generation device, as defined in the bill, on a residential structure, provided that certain requirements are met. The bill includes provisions related to the installation of small portable solar generation devices by tenants and prevents landlords from prohibiting such installation in certain circumsta
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Where it is
Introduced · Jan 12, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter 1052 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Paul E. Krizek Jessica L. AndersonAlfonso H. LopezDelores OatesRichard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr.Elizabeth B. Bennett-ParkerNadarius E. ClarkJackie H. GlassScott A. Surovell
Recorded votes
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (28-Y 11-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-04-22 · P · Y 28, N 11, X 1
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-04-22 · P · Y 99, X 1
Senate substitute agreed to by House (93-Y 4-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-03-09 · P · Y 93, N 4, X 2
Passed Senate with substitute (30-Y 8-N 1-A)Senate · 2026-03-05 · P · Y 30, N 8, X 1, A 1
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-03-04 · P · Y 39, X 1
Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (10-Y 4-N)Senate · 2026-03-02 · P · Y 10, N 4, X 1
Passed House Block Vote (98-Y 0-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-04 · P · Y 98, X 2
Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-04 · P · Y 97, X 2, N 1
Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-29 · P · Y 22
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-27 · P · Y 7, X 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
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