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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Certain data from water users; water use consumption of data centers. Requires any water user that provides water to a data center, as defined in the bill, and is required to register certain water withdrawal and use data with the State Water Control Board to report to the Board, on a monthly basis or as frequent a basis as practicable, the total volume of water, including the portion that is reclaimed water, provided to such data center during the reporting period.
AI Summary
This bill requires any entity that supplies water to a data center and is already mandated to report water withdrawal and use data to the State Water Control Board to also report the total volume of water, including any reclaimed water, provided to that data center on a monthly basis, or quarterly if monthly measurements are not feasible. This new reporting requirement is intended to provide more detailed information about water consumption by data centers, which are defined in the bill by referencing a section of state law related to property tax exemptions for data centers. The bill also specifies that these new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB589 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB589/text/HB589HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB589/text/HB589 |
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