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HB5069Introduced in the House of Delegates

Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.

IntroducedHouse Energy and Public Works

Introduced by David Cannon, District 89

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum distance from residences and certain infrastructure for wind turbines in order for the commission to award a siting certificate for a wind energy system.

Where it stands

To House Energy and Public Works

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Energy and Public Works

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Energy and Public Works

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