CD19/CD20 CAR-TRuC-T trial Shenzhen University

CD19/CD20 CAR-TRuC-T trial Shenzhen University

Public Pool Regulations - Board of Health Directive

Virginia HB222 was signed into law directing the State Board of Health to adopt comprehensive regulations for public swimming pools and water recreational facilities. The law covers pools operated for public use, including those at tourist facilities and health spas. The bill passed the House 87-10 and Senate 21-19, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Electric cooperative substation construction agreements

Virginia SB377 (Chapter 22) permits electric cooperatives to enter construction agreements with large industrial members (20+ MW demand) requiring 230+ kilovolt interconnection. Upon substation completion, the member transfers ownership to the cooperative, which operates and maintains the facility at the member's sole expense. The bill explicitly excludes all acquisition, operation, and maintenance costs from the cooperative's general and base rates, protecting non-member ratepayers from cross-subsidization. The bill is identical to HB 1191 and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Private Activity Bond Housing Allocation Increase

Virginia General Assembly enacted HB1227, increasing the housing allocation of the state ceiling on private activity bonds from 57% to 67%. The Virginia Housing Development Authority allocation rises from 43% to 50%, and local housing authorities from 14% to 17%, while industrial development bonds for manufacturing and exempt facilities decrease from 25% to 15%.

Transportation electrification; integrated resource planning, fast-charging stations, cost recovery by electric utilities

Virginia enacted HB1225 allowing Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company to file tariffs with the State Corporation Commission for utility-owned EV charging infrastructure. The bill requires both utilities to submit transportation electrification plans by February 1, 2028, and every three years thereafter, with cost recovery through generation and distribution service rates. The SCC must initiate a rulemaking on radial distance requirements for utility-owned fast-charging stations relative to private stations by December 31, 2027.

Electric Cooperative Substation Construction Agreements

Virginia enacted HB1191, permitting electric cooperatives to enter construction agreements with large-member customers requiring high-voltage interconnection. The bill allows members with at least 20 MW demand to build substations, which must then transfer to the cooperative for operation and maintenance at the member's sole expense. Costs are excluded from general and base rates.

Virginia Free State Tax Filing Program

Virginia enacted HB1180, directing the Tax Commissioner to develop and offer a free individual state income tax filing program similar to the federal IRS Direct File Program, effective for taxable year 2028. The bill passed with unanimous support in both chambers (98-0 in House, 39-0 in Senate) and was signed by the Governor as Chapter 31. The legislation also includes technical amendments removing obsolete language regarding fillable forms.

Transmission Lines Siting Prioritizing Existing Corridors

Virginia enacted HB889 establishing state policy that existing linear infrastructure corridors shall be prioritized over new corridors for siting electric transmission facilities. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to convene a work group to identify opportunities and develop recommendations to amend regulations and permitting processes for siting new electrical transmission infrastructure in existing state highway rights-of-way. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers and is identical to SB 497.

Virginia HB655 enacted, expands zoning for manufactured homes

Virginia HB655 enacted, expands zoning for manufactured homes

PRAISE Act - Prohibition on Closure of Places of Worship During Emergencies

The Missouri House passed HB2760, the PRAISE Act, on April 2, 2026, by a vote of 94-41. The bill prohibits government entities from closing places of worship during declared emergencies. The bill originated with six Republican sponsors and awaits Senate consideration.