HB572Introduced in the House of Delegates
Attorney General Actions and Climate Crimes Accountability Fund (Climate Crimes Accountability Act)
Introduced by Sheila Ruth, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the Attorney General to investigate, commence, and prosecute or defend any suit or action that holds certain entities accountable for tortious or otherwise unlawful conduct that has contributed to climate change; authorizing the Attorney General to hire outside counsel to assist with an action under the Act if the Attorney General makes a certain determination; establishing the Climate Crimes Accountability Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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