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Virginia's House Bill 1491 seeks to restrict high-voltage transmission lines exceeding 136 kv to at least 500 feet from schools, residential areas, and recreational spaces, in response to community concerns about health risks and property values linked to Dominion Energy's proposed 500 kv line in Loudoun County. Sponsored by Del.

J.J. Singh and Del. John McAuliff, the bill reflects local opposition, including from the Loudoun County School Board, while Dominion argues the line is essential for supporting nearby data centers. The State Corporation Commission is set to review the transmission line route, with the bill scheduled for committee discussion next week.