Virginia would bar data center approvals from 2027 to 2030

Local governments would be barred from granting final approval for data center zoning requests or development plans. This covers zoning changes, special permissions to use land, and site or development plans for facilities defined as data centers in Virginia's tax code. The ban would apply on or after July 1, 2027, and expire July 1, 2030.

State agencies would be barred from approving data center projects or construction of power facilities serving them. This covers state permits and similar approvals, plus construction approvals for electric service facilities, including power connections and on-site generation. The restrictions apply to data centers as defined in Virginia's tax code. The ban would apply on or after July 1, 2027, and expire July 1, 2030.