2026 VAPGA Bills

House Bills

HB166 Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.

HB188 Income tax, state; establishes a new income tax bracket beginning in taxable year 2026.

HB243 Corporate welfare tax; imposes on large employers a tax equal to 100% of qualified employee benefit.

HB369 Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc.

HB377 Uniform Statewide Building Code; amendments, energy efficiency and conservation.

HB397 Clean energy and community flood preparedness; market-based trading program.

HB498 Motor carrier violations; authority of law-enforcement officers.

HB636 Prohibiting employer seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees; wage or salary range transparency; cause of action.

HB672 Appliance minimum energy and water conservation standards; prohibited practices, penalty

HB1031 Electric utilities; RPS requirements; Air Pollution Control Board; regulations.

HB1062 Energy upgrade programs; implementation plans; capital investment requirements; cost recovery.

HB1073 State Corporation Commission; pipeline leak detection and repair standards.

HB1090 Electric utilities; emissions intensity target program.

HB1133 Department of Energy; Virginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Program and tax credit; solar energy and battery energy storage projects.

HB1164 Prohibiting employer seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees; wage or salary range transparency; cause of action.

HB1189 Emergency Services and Disaster Law; declaration of a state of preparedness.

HB1207 Paid family and medical leave insurance program; notice requirements; civil action.

Senate Bills

SB806 State Air Pollution Control Board; regulations; low-emissions and zero-emissions vehicle standards.