During the 2026 legislative session, Virginia's General Assembly passed an avalanche of new environmental legislation. The Assembly introduced over 200 bills related to the environment, with data centers, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), energy, and climate featuring as key targets for new legislation. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed nearly 30 of those measures into law, signaling that her administration intends to play an active role in environmental lawmaking and regulation. We will continue to closely watch developments in Virginia, as the state’s new elected officials continue to prioritize environmental action and push forward an ambitious slate of policy and legislative initiatives.
