VCHR Urges Virginia General Assembly to Reject HB2438

February 10, 2025 – The Virginia Coalition for Human Rights (VCHR) calls on the General Assembly of Virginia to reject HB2438 –
“A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2241.2, 15.2-2288.7, and 15.2-2288.8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local regulation of solar facilities; special exceptions.”

This bill would override the authority of local government in its review of utility-scale solar power plants and battery storage systems. This state override would usurp the civil rights of Virginians to live in communities that are governed by democratically elected bodies and would usurp the human rights of Virginians to live in environments free from toxic trespass.

The complete statement may be found here.