Data Center Record.
Laws

What each state requires of data centers.

38 rules at the state level across 22 regions: statutes, utility commission orders, tariffs, tax rules, moratoriums and pending bills. Each one says what it requires in the words of its own text, with the effective date the text gives, its status and a link to the bill or order. County and city rules are on each state's scorecard.

Rules on the record
38
Passed
35
In effect
3
Statutes
32
Tax rules
6

Where the rules are

  • Running 373
  • Being built 40
  • Proposed 303
  • Stalled or cancelled 10
  • Not yet verified 108

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Details

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Newest on the record

  • Virginia, S.B. 553 Passed
    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers. Chapter 896 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly amends and reenacts section 62.1-44.38 of the Code of Virginia in the same words as Chapter 623 (House Bill 496), its companion. It puts a reporting duty on a water user that the State Water Control Board requires to register its withdrawal and use data and that provides water to another person offsite. Its report must give the total volume of drinking water (potable water) and, separately, of reclaimed water (water treated and repurposed from wastewater or sources that are not potable) provided each month to a data center with an air permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality. It must give the same volumes for domestic, commercial and industrial, and all other purposes to the extent available without changes to its utility billing system. The act's second enactment clause makes it effective January 1, 2027.

    January 1, 2027 · Statute

  • Virginia, H.B. 496 Passed
    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers. Chapter 623 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly amends and reenacts section 62.1-44.38 of the Code of Virginia. It puts a reporting duty on a water user that the State Water Control Board requires to register its withdrawal and use data and that provides water to another person offsite. Its report must give the total volume of drinking water (potable water) and, separately, of reclaimed water (water treated and repurposed from wastewater or sources that are not potable) provided each month to a data center with an air permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality. It must give the same volumes for domestic, commercial and industrial, and all other purposes to the extent available without changes to its utility billing system. The act's second enactment clause makes it effective January 1, 2027.

    January 1, 2027 · Statute

  • Delaware, S.B. 312 Passed
    An Act To Amend Title 9, Title 22, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Data Centers. S.B. 312 of the 153rd General Assembly was signed on August 26, 2026.

    An Act To Amend Title 9, Title 22, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Data Centers. S.B. 312 of the 153rd General Assembly was signed on August 26, 2026. The legislature titles it: An Act To Amend Title 9, Title 22, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Data Centers.

    August 26, 2026 · Statute

  • New Jersey, A. 796 Passed
    Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs.

    Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs. A. 796 of the 2026-2027 Regular Session was signed on July 7, 2026. The legislature titles it: Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non data center customers from increased costs.

    July 7, 2026 · Statute

  • Virginia, H.B. 507 In effect
    Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.

    Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets. Chapter 397 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly adds section 10.1-1322.6 to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia. The section applies to any application submitted for a data center on or after July 1, 2026, for a permit the Department of Environmental Quality issues under that chapter, including coverage under any general permit. The Department must not issue the permit unless the emission limit the permit sets for each engine generator set is equal to or less than the emissions achieved by a Tier 4 equivalent set.

    July 1, 2026 · Statute

  • Virginia, H.B. 323 In effect
    Data centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report.

    Data centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report. Chapter 591 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly (House Bill 323) is a single section act whose text names no section of the Code of Virginia to add or amend. It directs the Virginia Department of Energy to lead efforts to accelerate the use of waste heat from data centers, to convene a work group, and to report its findings and recommendations to the chairs of the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. The report is due no later than September 1, 2026; the text gives no effective date.

    July 1, 2026 · Statute

  • Virginia, S.B. 94 In effect
    Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.

    Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility. Chapter 568 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly adds section 15.2-2209.4, on the siting of data centers, to Article 1 of Chapter 22 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia. It puts a duty on a locality asked to approve a new high energy use facility, one the applicant reasonably anticipates at filing will require 100 megawatts or more of electrical power from its retail electric utility. Before approving a rezoning, special exception or special use permit for such a facility, the locality must require a site assessment from the applicant and a form about substations and transmission voltage from that utility.

    July 1, 2026 · Statute

  • Arizona, H.B. 2756 Passed
    Public power entities; reporting; high load factor customers. Arizona Laws 2026, Chapter 111 adds title 30, chapter 2 to the Arizona Revised Statutes.

    Public power entities; reporting; high load factor customers. Arizona Laws 2026, Chapter 111 adds title 30, chapter 2 to the Arizona Revised Statutes. It puts a reporting duty on the largest public power entities about the extra high load factor customers asking to connect to them.

    June 11, 2026 · Statute

Bills on the record

690 bills across 49 legislatures, each with its stage from the legislature's own record and every recorded vote. Open a legislature to see the bills signed into law and the bills moving; Show all lists the rest. A resolution states a position and does not change the law. 38 bills are tagged digital asset mining; the record counts a tagged bill apart from a data center bill.

No official summary on file for 284 of these 690 bills; each links to the legislature's page for the text.

Congress

65 bills, 5 signed

Signed into law 5

  • FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017

    H.R. 3243 Signed

    115th Congress. Subjects: Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Executive agency funding and structure, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations and 3 more.

    FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals the expiration date of (thus making permanent) provisions of the Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for...

    FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill repeals the expiration date of (thus making permanent) provisions of the Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 that require: (1) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make available to the public a list of each major information technology investment made by a covered agency for information technology, including data on cost, schedule, and performance; (2) the Chief Information Officer of each covered agency and the program manager of the investment within the agency to conduct a risk management review of those investments that have received a high risk rating for four consecutive quarters; and (3) the implementation by OMB of a process to assist the covered agencies in reviewing their portfolio of information technology investments. (Sec. 4) The bill amends such Act to extend the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative through FY2020. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016

    S. 1356 Signed

    114th Congress. Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration, Customs enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Labor standards and 119 more.

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees.

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay As You Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. (Sec. 5) Provides that the explanatory statement regarding this bill that was printed in the Congressional Record has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified in section 4101 of this bill. Subtitle B--Army Programs (Sec. 111) Requires the National Guard to issue guidance that prioritizes UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter upgrades within the Army National Guard to units with the aircraft that have the highest flight hours and utilization rates. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010

    H.R. 847 Signed

    111th Congress. Subjects: Health, Administrative remedies, Advisory bodies, Air quality, Cardiovascular and respiratory health and 36 more.

    James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - Title I: World Trade Center Health Program - (Sec. 101) Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the World Trade Center Health Program...

    James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - Title I: World Trade Center Health Program - (Sec. 101) Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the World Trade Center Health Program (WTC Program) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide: (1) medical monitoring and treatment benefits to eligible emergency responders and recovery and cleanup workers (including those who are federal employees) who responded to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; and (2) initial health evaluation, monitoring, and treatment benefits to residents and other building occupants and area workers in New York City who were directly impacted and adversely affected by such attacks. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

    H.R. 2701 Signed

    111th Congress. Subjects: Armed forces and national security, Appropriations, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Coast guard, Congressional oversight and 41 more.

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Permits, for purposes of provisions of the National Security Act of 1947 concerning the...

    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Permits, for purposes of provisions of the National Security Act of 1947 concerning the funding of intelligence activities, appropriated funds available to an intelligence agency to be obligated or expended for an intelligence or intelligence related activity as appropriated for FY2010, as modified by such reprogramming and transfers of funds authorized by and reported to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 102) Prohibits the authorization of appropriations by this Act from being deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. (Sec. 103) Requires the budgetary effects of this Act to be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, as long as such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage of this Act. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

    H.R. 4173 Signed

    111th Congress. Subjects: Finance and financial sector, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Advisory bodies and 41 more.

    Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Title I: Financial Stability - Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Subtitle A: Financial Stability Oversight Council - (Sec. 111) Establishes...

    Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Title I: Financial Stability - Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Subtitle A: Financial Stability Oversight Council - (Sec. 111) Establishes the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council), consisting of the heads of specified federal financial regulatory bodies and chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. (Sec. 112) Requires the Council, among other things, to: (1) identify risks to U.S. financial stability that could arise from the material financial distress or failure, or ongoing activities, of large, interconnected bank holding companies or nonbank financial companies, or that could arise outside the financial services marketplace; (2) promote market discipline, by eliminating expectations on the part of shareholders, creditors, and counterparties of such companies that the Government will shield them from losses in the event of failure; (3) respond to emerging threats to the stability of the financial system. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Moving 2

  • Ratepayer Protection Act

    H.R. 9340 Passed first chamber

    119th Congress. Passed the House, in the Senate. Subjects: Energy.

    Requires state regulators and nonregulated utilities to consider a standard for large load customers, meaning nonresidential electricity consumers whose peak demand reaches 100 megawatts or more at...

    Requires state regulators and nonregulated utilities to consider a standard for large load customers, meaning nonresidential electricity consumers whose peak demand reaches 100 megawatts or more at one site or campus and who buy the power mainly to run information technology infrastructure such as a data center. Under the standard the rates charged to such a customer would recover the full incremental cost of any generation, transmission or distribution upgrade needed to serve it, including the cost left behind if the customer stops buying, and the utility would take financial assurances or contributions from the customer before the upgrade is made.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). 2 recorded votes.

  • Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012

    H.R. 3630 Sent to the executive

    112th Congress. Sent to the President. Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Business investment and capital, Congressional oversight and 99 more.

    Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title I: Extension of Payroll Tax Reduction - (Sec. 101) Amends the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of...

    Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title I: Extension of Payroll Tax Reduction - (Sec. 101) Amends the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 to extend through the remainder of 2012 the 2% reduction in employment tax rates for employees and self employed individuals. Eliminates the special rule for 2012 limiting the amount of wages eligible for such tax rate reduction. Title II: Unemployment Benefit Continuation and Program Improvement - Extended Benefits, Reemployment, and Program Integrity Improvement Act - Subtitle A: Reforms of Unemployment Compensation to Promote Work and Job Creation - (Sec. 2101) Amends title III (Grants to States for Unemployment Compensation Administration) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state unemployment compensation (UC) laws to require, as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week, that an UC claimant be able to work, available to work, and actively seeking work. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

In committee 58

Alabama

2 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

Moving 1

Alaska

1 bill

In committee 1

  • Data Centers, Utilities

    S.B. 250 In committee

    34th Legislature. Subjects: Boards & Commissions, Contracts, Energy, Environmental Concerns, Fees and 2 more.

    An Act relating to data centers; and relating to utility service for data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Arizona

18 bills, 4 signed

Signed into law 4

In committee 14

Arkansas

30 bills, 17 signed

Signed into law 17

Failed or died 13

California

11 bills, 7 signed

Signed into law 7

In committee 2

Failed or died 2

Colorado

5 bills, 2 signed

Signed into law 2

  • Public Utilities Commission Modernize Electric Transmission Infrastructure

    S.B. 72 Signed

    2021 Regular Session. Subjects: Energy, State Government.

    Concerning the expansion of electric transmission facilities to enable Colorado to meet its clean energy goals, and, in connection therewith, creating the Colorado electric transmission authority...

    Concerning the expansion of electric transmission facilities to enable Colorado to meet its clean energy goals, and, in connection therewith, creating the Colorado electric transmission authority, requiring transmission utilities to join organized wholesale markets, and allowing additional classes of transmission utilities to obtain revenue through the colocation of broadband facilities within their existing rights of way. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Apportionment Of Income Of Enterprise Data Centers

    S.B. 299 Signed

    2017 Regular Session. Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes.

    Concerning the apportionment of income for state income tax for taxpayers with enterprise data centers in the state. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

In committee 1

  • Data Center Development & Grid Modernization Act

    S.B. 280 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes, State Government.

    Concerning benefits to facilitate data center development while supporting electric grid infrastructure, and, in connection therewith, creating the "Colorado Data Center Development and Grid...

    Concerning benefits to facilitate data center development while supporting electric grid infrastructure, and, in connection therewith, creating the "Colorado Data Center Development and Grid Modernization Act". As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Failed or died 2

  • Large-Load Data Centers

    S.B. 102 Died at adjournment

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Energy.

    Concerning measures to ensure accountability for large load data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data Center & Utility Modernization

    H.B. 1030 Died at adjournment

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Business & Economic Development, Energy.

    Concerning facilitation of data center development while supporting utility resources, and, in connection therewith, creating the "Colorado Data Center Workforce, Clean Energy, Grid Modernization, and...

    Concerning facilitation of data center development while supporting utility resources, and, in connection therewith, creating the "Colorado Data Center Workforce, Clean Energy, Grid Modernization, and Consumer and Environmental Protection Act". As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Connecticut

5 bills

Moving 1

In committee 4

Delaware

2 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

Moving 1

Florida

8 bills, 5 signed

Signed into law 5

  • Data Centers

    SB 484 Signed

    2026 Regular Session.

    Specifying that local governments maintain authority to exercise power and responsibility over comprehensive planning and land development regulations relating to large load customers; requiring...

    Specifying that local governments maintain authority to exercise power and responsibility over comprehensive planning and land development regulations relating to large load customers; requiring public utilities to provide certain minimum tariff and service requirements for large load customers; prohibiting the governing board of a water management district or the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing a permit for the consumptive use of water to a large scale data center under certain circumstances; requiring the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to contract for a study relating to the construction and operation of large scale data centers, etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Information Technology

    S. 2518 Signed

    2022 Regular Session.

    Providing that all functions, records, personnel, contracts, interagency agreements, and assets of the Department of Management Services State Data Center are transferred to the Northwest Regional...

    Providing that all functions, records, personnel, contracts, interagency agreements, and assets of the Department of Management Services State Data Center are transferred to the Northwest Regional Data Center; deleting the operational management and oversight of the state data center from the powers, duties, and functions of the department, acting through Florida Digital Service; requiring the department to assist customer entities transitioning from other cloud computing services to the Northwest Regional Data Center or a cloud computing service procured by the state data center; designating the Northwest Regional Data Center as the state data center, etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Taxation

    H. 7061 Signed

    2021 Regular Session.

    Specifying that portions of property not used for certain purposes are not exempt from ad valorem taxation; specifying that exemptions for certain portions of property from ad valorem taxation are not...

    Specifying that portions of property not used for certain purposes are not exempt from ad valorem taxation; specifying that exemptions for certain portions of property from ad valorem taxation are not affected so long as such portions of property are used for specified purposes; exempting certain multifamily projects from ad valorem taxation; requiring, rather than authorizing, tax collectors to accept late payments of prepaid property taxes within a certain timeframe; extending the expiration date of the sales tax exemption for data center property; exempting specified items that assist in independent living from the sales tax, etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Information Technology Governance

    H. 7073 Signed

    2014 Regular Session.

    Creates Agency for State Technology (AST); provides for appointment of executive director of AST, who shall serve as chief information officer; transfers certain assets and authority of Agency for...

    Creates Agency for State Technology (AST); provides for appointment of executive director of AST, who shall serve as chief information officer; transfers certain assets and authority of Agency for Enterprise Information Technology, Northwood Shared Resource Center, & Southwood Shared Resource Center to AST; establishes single state data center; revises schedules for consolidation of state agency data centers & computing facilities into state data center; provides additional duties of FDLE Cybercrime Office; repeals provisions for statewide e mail service; provides appropriations. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Information Technology [WPSC]

    S. 2020 Signed

    2010 Regular Session.

    Revises the duties and responsibilities of the Agency for Enterprise Information Technology. Requires that the agency develop standards for information technology services.

    Revises the duties and responsibilities of the Agency for Enterprise Information Technology. Requires that the agency develop standards for information technology services. Specifies the contents of financial statements that must be provided by primary data centers. Requires that each data center submit to its board of trustees cost reduction proposals and organizational plans, etc. APPROPRIATION: $300,000. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

In committee 2

  • Data Centers

    H. 1007 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Prohibits agency from entering into nondisclosure agreement or other contract that restricts agency from disclosing certain information to public; specifies that local governments maintain authority...

    Prohibits agency from entering into nondisclosure agreement or other contract that restricts agency from disclosing certain information to public; specifies that local governments maintain authority to exercise power & responsibility over comprehensive planning & land development regulations related to large load customers; prohibits large load customer from being considered electric substation; requires applicants for construction permits for certain new data center in specified areas to demonstrate that operation of data center will comply with certain provisions & submit specified study in support of such application; requires PSC to develop minimum tariff & service requirements for large load customers; prohibits governing board of water management district or DEP from issuing permit for consumptive use of water to large scale data center; requires governing board or DEP to require use of reclaimed water for large scale data center applicant's allocation when certain requirements are met. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Public Records/Data Centers

    S. 1118 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to the plans, intentions, or interest of a person to locate a data center; providing for future legislative review and...

    Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to the plans, intentions, or interest of a person to locate a data center; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Failed or died 1

  • Approval of Data Center Facilities

    H. 1517 Died at adjournment

    2026 Regular Session.

    Requires applications for approval of data center facilities to include specified disclosures; requires existing data centers to disclose specified information; requires DEP to make such information...

    Requires applications for approval of data center facilities to include specified disclosures; requires existing data centers to disclose specified information; requires DEP to make such information publicly available on its website; provides penalty; prohibits certain tax credits, exemptions, protections, & restrictions for such information; requires DEP to adopt rules. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Georgia

13 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

Moving 1

  • State Sales and Use Taxes; the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; repeal

    S.B. 410 Passed first chamber

    2025-2026 Regular Session. Passed its first chamber.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to repeal the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to allow for the continued use of certificates of exemption issued prior to the date of repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

In committee 11

  • Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit

    S.B. 34 In committee

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to prohibit certain costs incurred by an...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to prohibit certain costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates or charges of such electric utility unless such rates or charges are designed to recover such costs solely from or, at least, substantially from such commercial data centers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Ad valorem tax; state-wide homestead exemption in an amount as determined from proceeds generated from collection of certain ad valorem property taxes on data centers

    H.B. 1387 Introduced

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to provide for a state wide...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions and deferral, so as to provide for a state wide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes in an amount as determined from the proceeds generated from the collection of certain ad valorem property taxes on data centers; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund; create

    S.B. 530 In committee

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 7 and 8 of Title 48 and Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, sales and use taxes, and fees and...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 7 and 8 of Title 48 and Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, sales and use taxes, and fees and taxes relative to insurance, respectively, so as to create the Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund; to require that high technology data center and insurance premium tax collections be deposited into such fund; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for recoverability; to provide for the repeal of insurance premium tax credits and abatements; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electric utilities; protect residential and retail electricity customers from costs associated with data center construction and operation; require

    H.B. 1063 In committee

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to require...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to require electric utilities to protect residential and retail electricity customers from costs associated with data center construction and operation; to require certain contract terms and conditions; to provide for an applicability date; to provide for enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electrical service; require new data centers to operate as hybrid power data centers

    H.B. 1323 Introduced

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to require new data centers to operate as hybrid power data...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to require new data centers to operate as hybrid power data centers; to provide for certification by the Public Service Commission; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Counties, Municipal Corporations; local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; prohibit

    S.B. 436 In committee

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to suspend the issuance of new certificates of exemption for certain high technology data center equipment during a certain period; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026; enact

    H.B. 1059 Introduced

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to enact the "Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026"; to prohibit the construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; to establish the Data Center Impact Assessment Commission; to provide for membership, terms, meetings, and compensation of such committee; to provide an effective date; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • "The Data Center Transparency Act"; enact

    S.B. 421 In committee

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments, authorities, and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Local government; construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; prohibit

    H.B. 1012 Introduced

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of local government, so as to prohibit the construction or...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of local government, so as to prohibit the construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an exception; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • State Sales and Use Taxes; data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; advance the sunset date

    S.B. 408 In committee

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to advance the sunset date for the data center equipment sales and use tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Sales and use tax; exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; revise sunset date

    H.B. 559 Introduced

    2025-2026 Regular Session.

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise a sunset date for an exemption for...

    A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise a sunset date for an exemption for certain high technology data center equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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Hawaii

15 bills, 13 signed

Signed into law 13

In committee 2

Idaho

7 bills, 2 signed

Signed into law 2

In committee 5

Illinois

29 bills, 5 signed

Signed into law 5

  • BRIMPA-DATA CENTER INVESTMENT

    H.B. 2411 Signed

    102nd General Assembly.

    Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Extends the use of the South Suburban Brownfields Redevelopment Fund to 2026 (rather than 2031).

    Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Extends the use of the South Suburban Brownfields Redevelopment Fund to 2026 (rather than 2031). Removes changes made to the New Markets Development Program Act concerning qualified equity investments and examination and rulemaking requirements. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • SECOND FY2020 BIMP

    S.B. 119 Signed

    101st General Assembly.

    Creates the Second FY2020 Budget Implementation Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make additional changes to State programs that are necessary to implement the enacted State budget for...

    Creates the Second FY2020 Budget Implementation Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make additional changes to State programs that are necessary to implement the enacted State budget for FY2020. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the Innovation Development and Economy Act, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the Civic Center Code, the Flood Prevention District Act, the Regional Transportation Authority Act, the Water Commission Act of 1985, and the Environmental Impact Fee Law. In provisions concerning aviation fuel, makes changes concerning aviation fuel tax returns. Makes changes concerning the definition of aviation fuel. Makes technical corrections to consolidate provisions concerning certification of units of local government as having an airport related purpose. Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law to make a technical correction concerning the Transportation Renewal Fund. Amends the New Markets Development Program Act. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • USE/OCC TAX-DATA CENTERS

    S.B. 1591 Signed

    101st General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the research and development credit applies for taxable years ending prior to January 1, 2027 (currently, January 1, 2022).

    Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the research and development credit applies for taxable years ending prior to January 1, 2027 (currently, January 1, 2022). Creates an income tax credit for qualified education expenses incurred by an employer on behalf of a qualifying apprentice, subject to certain limitations. Effective immediately. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • PTELL-QUALIFIED SCHOOL DIST

    S.B. 690 Signed

    101st General Assembly.

    Creates the Leveling the Playing Field for Illinois Retail Act. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall establish standards for the certification of certified service providers and certified...

    Creates the Leveling the Playing Field for Illinois Retail Act. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall establish standards for the certification of certified service providers and certified automated systems. Creates the Parking Excise Tax Act. Imposes a tax on the privilege of using a parking space in a parking area or garage for the use of parking one or more motor vehicles. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to require the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to issue certificates of exemption from the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act, all locally imposed retailers' occupation taxes administered and collected by the Department, the Chicago non titled Use Tax, the Electricity Excise Tax Act, and a credit certification against certain taxes imposed under the Illinois Income Tax Act to qualifying Illinois data centers. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act, Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax, and Service Occupation Tax Act to make conforming changes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • ESTATE/GEN-SKIPPING TRANSFER

    S.B. 689 Signed

    101st General Assembly.

    Amends the Use Tax Act and the Service Use Tax Act. Contains provisions concerning marketplace facilitators.

    Amends the Use Tax Act and the Service Use Tax Act. Contains provisions concerning marketplace facilitators. Extends the Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Exemption to production related tangible personal property. Provides that the term "production related tangible personal property" includes certain supplies and consumables used in a manufacturing facility. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a credit for taxpayers who have been awarded a data center certificate of exemption. Provides that the amount of the income tax credit shall be 20% of the wages paid during the taxable year to a full time or part time employee of a construction contractor employed by a certified data center. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for trusts and estates for certain excess business losses. Creates an addition modification for corporations for certain foreign derived income. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Imposes a managed care organization provider assessment. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to create a managed care organization provider assessment. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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In committee 24

  • LOC GOVT-DATA CENTER

    H.B. 5818 Introduced

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance.

    Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance. Provides that the standards may include, without limitation, the size, height, and design of structures and the number of facilities that may be located within a geographic area. Provides that a county may regulate the siting of data centers in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to data centers that is in effect prior to the effective date may remain in effect. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the siting of data centers within the municipality's zoning jurisdiction, including the 1.5 mile radius surrounding its zoning jurisdiction, and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DATA CENTER REPORTING

    S.B. 2181 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act. Defines terms.

    Creates the Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act. Defines terms. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, all data centers operating within the State shall annually report the data center's energy and water consumption to the Illinois Power Agency for the preceding calendar year. Sets forth requirements for the content of the report. Provides that reports shall be submitted to the Agency no later than March 31 of each year. Sets forth provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access to information and the enforcement of the Act and penalties. Provides that the Agency shall conduct a comprehensive study on the impact that data centers in the State are having on rate paying customers. Sets forth requirements for the content of the study. Provides that the Agency shall submit a report detailing the findings of the study to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than 12 months after the effective date of the Act. Sets forth rulemaking provisions for the Agency. Effective immediately. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DCEO-DATA CENTERS

    S.B. 3120 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.

    Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a new or existing data center is a qualifying data center for purposes of the Act only if it provides in its application details regarding the water stewardship strategy used by it. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor on data center investments to provides details regarding the water stewardship strategies used by each recipient business. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DATA CENTERS-VARIOUS

    S.B. 3761 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Establishes the data center self direct program to allow for customers taking service under the data center tariff to receive a reduction in the charges collected...

    Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Establishes the data center self direct program to allow for customers taking service under the data center tariff to receive a reduction in the charges collected for the procurement of renewable energy resources. Provides that the reduction in charges available to the customer shall increase based on the energy or capacity value of the new additive clean energy generation's contribution pursuant to the specified requirements. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency may require that participating customers provide annual reports related to facility operation and performance, customer electricity consumption and load profiles, and other information as necessary. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, on or after January 1, 2027, at least 180 days prior to commencing any construction activities, the data center operator of a proposed data center shall submit a data center disclosure to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Establishes publication and open meeting requirements concerning the data center disclosures. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DATA CENTERS-VARIOUS

    S.B. 3830 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Establishes the data center self direct program to allow for customers taking service under the data center tariff to receive a reduction in the charges collected...

    Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Establishes the data center self direct program to allow for customers taking service under the data center tariff to receive a reduction in the charges collected for the procurement of renewable energy resources. Provides that the reduction in charges available to the customer shall increase based on the energy or capacity value of the new additive clean energy generation's contribution pursuant to the specified requirements. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency may require that participating customers provide annual reports related to facility operation and performance, customer electricity consumption and load profiles, and other information as necessary. Amends the Public Utilities Act. On and after January 1, 2027, requires all data centers operating within the State and discharging water to a wastewater treatment plant to identify likely pollutants in the data center's water discharges to monitor the data center's water discharges for the likely pollutants and to maintain data on the pollutant levels in water discharges. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • AQUIFER PROTECTION ACT

    S.B. 4004 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Data Center Water Transparency and Aquifer Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no data center operating within the State shall use water from the Mahomet Aquifer.

    Creates the Data Center Water Transparency and Aquifer Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no data center operating within the State shall use water from the Mahomet Aquifer. Prohibits State agencies from issuing or renewing a permit authorizing a data center to withdraw groundwater from the Mahomet Aquifer. Requires existing data centers to transition to alternative water sources and cease all groundwater withdrawals from the Mahomet Aquifer by no later than January 1, 2028. Provides that a unit of local government may not enter into, enforce, or renew any nondisclosure agreement, confidentiality clause, or similar contractual provision with a data center that restricts the disclosure of information related to the data center's water use. Contains provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access. Establishes penalties for violations. Grants the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency rulemaking powers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS

    S.B. 4016 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and...

    Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers. In the Environmental Protection Act, requires cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements for data centers; prohibits nondisclosure agreements; and creates the Data Center Community Intervenor Compensation Fund and Hyperscale Data Center Public Benefits and Affordability Fund funded by annual fees based on peak demand. Mandates water resource planning, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and Water Impact Permits with public hearings and renewal every 5 years. Requires compliance with stringent energy codes and annual energy and water reporting to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Expands renewable energy procurement programs, establishes a hyperscale data center self direct program, and strengthens equity, transparency, and labor standards in clean energy initiatives. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • LOC GOVT-DATA CENTER

    S.B. 4206 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance.

    Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance. Provides that the standards may include, without limitation, the size, height, and design of structures and the number of facilities that may be located within a geographic area. Provides that a county may regulate the siting of data centers in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and the 1.5 mile radius surrounding the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to data centers that is in effect prior to the effective date may remain in effect. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the siting of data centers within the municipality's zoning jurisdiction and within the 1.5 mile radius surrounding its zoning jurisdiction and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DCEO-DATA CENTERS

    S.B. 4203 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.

    Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning data center incentives, provides that, as a condition of receiving and maintaining a data center certificate of exemption, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall require that the qualified data center operator execute and comply with a community benefit agreement with the host community in which the qualified data center is located. Provides that the community benefit agreement shall require the qualified data center operator to make annual minimum payments to the host community. Provides that the amount of the minimum host community payments may exceed but shall be at least 10% of the property tax that would have been levied against the qualified data center property, irrespective of any exemptions, abatements, or exclusions applicable to the property, for the year immediately preceding the year in which the community benefit agreement is entered into. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • MUNI CD-DATA CENTER REFERENDUM

    H.B. 5755 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, before a municipality grants an application for siting approval of a data center the corporate authorities of a municipality in which the facility...

    Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, before a municipality grants an application for siting approval of a data center the corporate authorities of a municipality in which the facility will be located or the zoning board of appeals for the municipality shall hold at least one public hearing. Provides that notice of a public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Provides that the siting of a data center shall be subject to back door referendum. Provides that a back door referendum shall be held within 60 days after the municipality publishes notice of the application for sitting approval of the data center, a petition is filed with the municipal clerk and signed by the necessary number of electors, asking that the application for siting approval of the data center be submitted to referendum. Sets forth the requirements of notice. Provides that the municipal clerk must certify the question for submission at a regularly scheduled election held in accordance with general election law. Sets forth the requirements of a back door referendum. Defines "data center" and "application for siting approval of a data center". As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS

    H.B. 5513 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and...

    Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers. In the Environmental Protection Act, requires cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements for data centers; prohibits nondisclosure agreements; and creates the Data Center Community Intervenor Compensation Fund and Hyperscale Data Center Public Benefits and Affordability Fund funded by annual fees based on peak demand. Mandates water resource planning, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and Water Impact Permits with public hearings and renewal every 5 years. Requires compliance with stringent energy codes and annual energy and water reporting to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Expands renewable energy procurement programs, establishes a hyperscale data center self direct program, and strengthens equity, transparency, and labor standards in clean energy initiatives. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

    H.B. 5607 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Advanced Technology Leadership Act. Sets forth findings. Defines terms. Sets forth provisions concerning the qualification of credits under the Act.

    Creates the Advanced Technology Leadership Act. Sets forth findings. Defines terms. Sets forth provisions concerning the qualification of credits under the Act. Provides that, beginning calendar year 2027, each covered data center shall self generate or procure and then retire eligible energy attribute certificates equal to the certain percentages of the covered data center's annual State electricity consumption. Provides that a covered data center's compliance requirement shall be otherwise met by retirements of eligible energy attribute certificates produced by eligible energy facilities that are physically interconnected and located in the applicable grid region. Requires a covered data center to retire eligible energy attribute certificates that are matched on an hourly basis to the certain percentages of the covered data center's total State electricity consumption for the following compliance years. Provides that covered data centers shall account for and comply with the Act exclusively through the retirement of eligible energy attribute certificates. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DATA CENTERS-SUPPLY OWN ENERGY

    H.R. 744 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Resolution. It states a position and does not change the law.

    Urges all data centers in Illinois to provide their own energy to alleviate the burden they place on Illinois residents.

    Urges all data centers in Illinois to provide their own energy to alleviate the burden they place on Illinois residents. Urges the Illinois Power Agency and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to, pursuant to 415 ILCS 5/9.15(o), develop a plan to reduce or delay CO2e and copollutant emissions reductions. Urges the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve the plan developed by Illinois Power Agency and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DATA CENTER HEATING/COOLING

    H.B. 4989 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Data Center Heating and Cooling Act. Defines "air to water heat exchanger" and "data center".

    Creates the Data Center Heating and Cooling Act. Defines "air to water heat exchanger" and "data center". Provides that any new or existing data center in the State shall adopt a heat energy reuse plan that involves the use of an air to water heat exchanger to help heat homes and businesses in the area around the data center. Provides that any data center constructed on or after the effective date of the Act that has an aggregate demand load of 20 megawatts or more shall have a liquid cooling system, such as direct to chip cooling or immersion cooling, incorporated into the data center. Effective January 1, 2027. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DATA CENTERS-FOREIGN OWNERSHIP

    S.B. 3578 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Data Center Construction by Foreign Adversaries Act. Provides that no foreign company may construct or cause to be constructed a data center in the State unless the Illinois Commerce...

    Creates the Data Center Construction by Foreign Adversaries Act. Provides that no foreign company may construct or cause to be constructed a data center in the State unless the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Power Agency, and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity conduct a joint study of the energy consumption of the prospective data center and certify to the Governor and the General Assembly that the energy used by the new data center is a new self generated load and does not affect the load supply of PJM or MISO. Provides that the term "foreign company" means an entity that (i) is at least 51% owned by a foreign adversary or (ii) is headquartered in a country with a government that is a foreign adversary. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • DATA CENTER-PROPERTY RTS

    H.B. 4319 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Property Owner Protection from Data Center Impacts Act.

    Creates the Property Owner Protection from Data Center Impacts Act. Makes a property owner eligible for compensation for harm materially and proximately caused by the construction or operation of a data center if the affected property is located within 1,000 feet of the data center and if the data center has caused measurable reduction in fair market value, reduction in business revenue, or adverse environmental or operational impacts, such as noise, vibration, traffic, stormwater burden, or lighting. Creates an appraisal procedure to evaluate the data center's impact on the property owner. Provides a compensation formula to determine real property compensation and business loss compensation. Authorizes a property owner to bring a civil action seeking specified damages and attorney's fees and costs. Creates other remedies for enforcement of the Act. Makes legislative findings. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • UTILITIES-VARIOUS

    H.B. 4116 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Municipal and Cooperative Electric Utility Transparent Planning Act.

    Creates the Municipal and Cooperative Electric Utility Transparent Planning Act. Requires certain electric cooperatives, municipal power agencies, and municipalities and distribution electric cooperatives to initiate an integrated resource planning process. Sets forth provisions concerning the integrated resource plan; stakeholder meetings; and a prequalified consulting firm list. Makes conforming changes in the Open Meetings Act and the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986. Creates the Utility Data Access Act. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt certain rules. Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Adds provisions concerning the Thermal Energy Network Revolving Loan Program. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the powers of the Illinois Power Agency; the Illinois Power Agency Renewable Energy Resources Fund; the Illinois Solar for All Program; the Planning and Procurement Bureau; and the Agency's annual reports. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes changes in provisions concerning prequalification. Amends the Property Tax Code. Adds a Division concerning commercial energy storage systems. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • UTILITIES-VARIOUS

    H.B. 4120 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Municipal and Cooperative Electric Utility Transparent Planning Act.

    Creates the Municipal and Cooperative Electric Utility Transparent Planning Act. Requires certain electric cooperatives, municipal power agencies, and municipalities and distribution electric cooperatives to initiate an integrated resource planning process. Sets forth provisions concerning the integrated resource plan; stakeholder meetings; and a prequalified consulting firm list. Makes conforming changes in the Open Meetings Act and the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986. Creates the Utility Data Access Act. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt certain rules. Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Adds provisions concerning the Thermal Energy Network Revolving Loan Program. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the powers of the Illinois Power Agency; the Illinois Power Agency Renewable Energy Resources Fund; the Illinois Solar for All Program; the Planning and Procurement Bureau; and the Agency's annual reports. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes changes in provisions concerning prequalification. Amends the Property Tax Code. Adds a Division concerning commercial energy storage systems. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • USE/OCC TX-QUANTUM COMPUTING

    S.B. 2290 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a data center also includes a quantum research facility. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • PROCUREMENT-DATA RESIDENCY

    S.B. 2502 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that any contract that provides for the storage of any State data shall include a requirement that the State data must be processed, stored, and disposed...

    Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that any contract that provides for the storage of any State data shall include a requirement that the State data must be processed, stored, and disposed of within the territory of the United States. Provides that, for any contract that provides for the storage of State data, the Chief Procurement Officer shall allocate to any qualified bidder an earned credit of: (1) 2% of the contract base bid for ensuring that all State data that is included in the contract is stored within the State of Illinois; and (2) an additional 4% of the contract base bid for ensuring that all such State data is stored within an opportunity zone. Contains provisions concerning data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • INC TX-DATA CENTERS

    H.B. 3565 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, if a taxpayer is awarded a credit by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in connection with a qualifying Illinois data center located...

    Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, if a taxpayer is awarded a credit by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in connection with a qualifying Illinois data center located in an opportunity zone or a data center developed by a minority owned business, a women owned business, or a business owned a person with a disability, then the taxpayer is entitled to an additional income tax credit in an amount equal to 5% of the taxpayer's investment in qualified tangible personal property used in the construction or operation of that data center. Effective immediately. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • PROCUREMENT-DATA RESIDENCY

    H.B. 3587 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that any contract that provides for the storage of any State data shall include a requirement that the State data must be processed, stored, and disposed...

    Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that any contract that provides for the storage of any State data shall include a requirement that the State data must be processed, stored, and disposed of within the territory of the United States. Provides that, for any contract that provides for the storage of State data, the Chief Procurement Officer shall allocate to any qualified bidder an earned credit of: (1) 2% of the contract base bid for ensuring that all State data that is included in the contract is stored within the State of Illinois; and (2) an additional 4% of the contract base bid for ensuring that all such State data is stored within an opportunity zone. Contains provisions concerning data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • INC TX-DATA CENTERS

    S.B. 227 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, if a taxpayer is awarded a credit by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in connection with a qualifying Illinois data center located...

    Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, if a taxpayer is awarded a credit by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in connection with a qualifying Illinois data center located in a qualified area or a data center developed by a minority owned business, a women owned business, or a business owned a person with a disability, then the taxpayer is entitled to an additional income tax credit in an amount equal to 5% of the taxpayer's investment in qualified tangible personal property used in the construction or operation of that data center. Effective immediately. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • DATA CENTERS-FOREIGN OWNERSHIP

    S.B. 94 In committee

    104th General Assembly.

    Creates the Data Center Construction by Foreign Adversaries Act. Provides that no foreign company may construct or cause to be constructed a data center in the State unless the Illinois Commerce...

    Creates the Data Center Construction by Foreign Adversaries Act. Provides that no foreign company may construct or cause to be constructed a data center in the State unless the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Power Agency, and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity conduct a joint study of the energy consumption of the prospective data center and certify to the Governor and the General Assembly that the energy used by the new data center is a new self generated load and does not affect the load supply of PJM or MISO. Provides that the term "foreign company" means an entity that (i) is at least 51% owned by a foreign adversary or (ii) is headquartered in a country with a government that is a foreign adversary. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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Indiana

13 bills, 3 signed

Signed into law 3

  • Department of local government finance.

    HEA 1210 Signed

    2026 Regular Session.

    Department of local government finance. Requires a municipal entity that hires or retains a municipal advisor to publish a contract in a prominent location on the municipal entity's website.

    Department of local government finance. Requires a municipal entity that hires or retains a municipal advisor to publish a contract in a prominent location on the municipal entity's website. Modifies the amount of supplemental wagering tax that the treasurer of state is required to pay to the riverboat operating in Gary and the distribution of wagering tax revenue to the city of Gary. Provides that the Lake County Convention Center Authority is established upon the substantial completion of the convention and event center. Establishes an alternative procedure for certain school corporations to issue refunding bonds. Requires state agencies and political subdivisions to cooperate with the state GIS officer in preparing a statewide base map. Eliminates the requirement that the department of local government finance (DLGF) work with the office of technology or another organization that is part of a state educational institution for purposes of posting information on the Indiana transparency website and submitting forms regarding data for local units. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Construction of data center by foreign adversary.

    SEA 431 Signed

    2025 Regular Session.

    Construction of data center by foreign adversary. Provides that after June 30, 2025, a foreign company may not construct or cause to be constructed a data center in Indiana unless the Indiana utility...

    Construction of data center by foreign adversary. Provides that after June 30, 2025, a foreign company may not construct or cause to be constructed a data center in Indiana unless the Indiana utility regulatory commission and the Indiana economic development corporation conduct a joint study of the anticipated electricity use of the prospective data center and certify to the governor and the general assembly that the electricity estimated to be used by the data center will be self generated and will not affect the load supply of the regional transmission organizations whose service territory includes Indiana. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Taxation of data centers. Provides that a county or municipal fiscal body may designate an area in which a property tax exemption will be provided for certain enterprise information technology equipment.

    H.B. 1405 Signed

    2019 Regular Session.

    Taxation of data centers. Provides that a county or municipal fiscal body may designate an area in which a property tax exemption will be provided for certain enterprise information technology equipment. Provides a state sales and use tax exemption (exemption) for the purchase of certain data center equipment that is located in a data center that results in a minimum qualified investment within five years, ranging from at least $25,000,000 to more than $150,000,000 depending on the population of the county in which the data center is located. Provides that costs that meet the requirement are exempt from the state gross retail tax. Requires a qualified data center user to apply to the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) for a specific transaction award certificate (award certificate). Requires a qualified data center user to enter into an agreement with the IEDC as a condition of receiving an award certificate.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

In committee 10

  • Land use and development.

    H.B. 1333 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Land use and development. Requires a development that is sited on land: (1) in an area zoned agricultural; and (2) comprised of certain capability classes of soils; to be a permitted use.

    Land use and development. Requires a development that is sited on land: (1) in an area zoned agricultural; and (2) comprised of certain capability classes of soils; to be a permitted use. Extends governmental immunity to a private entity or nonprofit entity that has executed certain agreements under the Indiana brownfields program. Provides that before a qualified data center user may use a specific transaction award certificate issued after June 30, 2026, to purchase qualified data center equipment eligible for the state gross retail tax exemption, the qualified data center user and a local unit that issues after June 30, 2026, a permit authorizing the development, construction, or operation of the qualified data center in the unit shall enter into a written agreement that includes a commitment by the qualified data center user to contribute to the local unit an amount equal to at least 1% of the amount of taxes that are not paid on each purchase of qualified data center equipment that is made: (1) using the specific transaction award certificate; and (2) during the duration of the specific transaction award certificate. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

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  • Energy utility matters.

    S.B. 234 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Energy utility matters. Provides that any standard tariff offered by an energy utility after March 14, 2026, to a large load customer of the energy utility must include a provision that requires...

    Energy utility matters. Provides that any standard tariff offered by an energy utility after March 14, 2026, to a large load customer of the energy utility must include a provision that requires reimbursement by the large load customer of all project costs reasonably allocable to the large load customer, regardless of whether the large load customer ultimately takes service in any anticipated amount and within any anticipated time frame. Makes a conforming amendment to the existing statute that allows an energy utility to petition the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) for approval of a project to serve a large load customer. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electricity rate increases due to data centers.

    S.B. 257 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Electricity rate increases due to data centers. Provides that the Indiana utility regulatory commission may not approve an increase in the rates and charges of an electric utility to the extent the...

    Electricity rate increases due to data centers. Provides that the Indiana utility regulatory commission may not approve an increase in the rates and charges of an electric utility to the extent the increase is related solely to the electric utility's cost of providing electric utility service to: (1) a data center; or (2) a new or existing facility: (A) the electricity demand of which exceeds or will exceed a specified amount; and (B) that employs or will employ fewer than 50 full time employees on the premises of the facility. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Labor requirements for data center incentives.

    H.B. 1189 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Labor requirements for data center incentives. Requires that an agreement between a qualified data center user or quantum computing research, advanced computing, and defense infrastructure network...

    Labor requirements for data center incentives. Requires that an agreement between a qualified data center user or quantum computing research, advanced computing, and defense infrastructure network operator and the Indiana economic development corporation for a specific transaction award certificate includes a requirement that the user or operator limit bids or requests for proposals for the project to labor unions or employers that have project labor agreements. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • IURC study of data centers.

    H.B. 1245 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    IURC study of data centers. Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to conduct a study to evaluate the effect of new and additional electricity demand from data centers and large...

    IURC study of data centers. Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to conduct a study to evaluate the effect of new and additional electricity demand from data centers and large load customers on: (1) the costs incurred by energy utilities to meet that demand; and (2) retail electric rates for all customer classes of energy utilities. Sets forth specific topics that the IURC must evaluate as part of the study. Requires the IURC to include in its 2026 annual report the commission's findings with respect to the topics evaluated in the study. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Data center development.

    S.B. 79 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Data center development. Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) to establish a working group to: (1) determine an estimate of the future electricity demands of the data center...

    Data center development. Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) to establish a working group to: (1) determine an estimate of the future electricity demands of the data center industry in Indiana; and (2) report to the general assembly regarding the working group's findings and recommendations not later than October 31, 2026. Requires: (1) a person that operates a data center in Indiana to submit to the commission a quarterly report of the amount of electricity used by the data center in the immediately preceding quarter; and (2) the commission to publish a summary of the reported information on the commission's website. Provides that a county, municipality, or township shall, before issuing a permit to a person for construction of a data center: (1) require the person to disclose the projected power and water usage of the facility; and (2) perform a site assessment to determine the possible effects of the data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Various utility matters.

    S.B. 83 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Various utility matters. Provides that a transaction involving the sale of utility service, as reflected in the total amount billed by a utility in a customer bill that is issued after December 31...

    Various utility matters. Provides that a transaction involving the sale of utility service, as reflected in the total amount billed by a utility in a customer bill that is issued after December 31, 2026, is exempt from the state gross retail tax. Provides that this exemption applies to: (1) the sale of electric, natural gas, water, or wastewater service; and (2) a customer bill issued by a utility after December 31, 2026, regardless of whether the bill includes any fees or charges for utility service provided to the customer before January 1, 2027. Repeals the sales and use tax exemption for certain data centers enacted in the 2025 session in HEA 1601. Provides that after March 14, 2026, the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) may not issue a final order in a base rate case filed by an electricity supplier if the final order, once fully implemented, would result in an average increase of 3% or greater in the total monthly bill of a residential customer of the electricity supplier. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

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  • Data center water regulation.

    H.B. 1043 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Data center water regulation. Defines "data center". Prohibits a person from operating a data center in Indiana without obtaining a consumption permit from the department of natural resources...

    Data center water regulation. Defines "data center". Prohibits a person from operating a data center in Indiana without obtaining a consumption permit from the department of natural resources (department). Sets forth information that must be included in a consumption permit application. Establishes procedures for the department to approve or deny a consumption permit application. Provides that a consumption permit may be transferred under certain circumstances. Provides that a person may consult with the department to assess the viability of a proposed data center with respect to water consumption. Allows the natural resources commission to adopt rules to implement this bill. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Digital asset mining.

    H.B. 1156 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. The record's tags: digital asset mining.

    Digital asset mining. Prohibits a county, municipality, or township (unit) from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that would have the effect of prohibiting, restricting, or impairing an individual's...

    Digital asset mining. Prohibits a county, municipality, or township (unit) from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that would have the effect of prohibiting, restricting, or impairing an individual's or a business's ability to: (1) use digital assets to purchase legal goods and services; (2) accept digital assets as a method of payment for legal goods and services; (3) use a hardware wallet or self hosted wallet to store the individual's or business's digital assets; (4) take custody of digital assets by using a hardware wallet or self hosted wallet; or (5) operate a node for the purpose of connecting to a blockchain protocol and participating in the blockchain protocol's operations. Provides that use of a property for a digital asset mining business is a permitted industrial use under any applicable zoning ordinance of a unit and may not be disallowed by a zoning ordinance in a zoning district that permits industrial use. Prohibits a unit from applying the unit's zoning ordinances in specified ways to regulate digital asset mining. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Data center development.

    S.B. 135 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Data center development. Requires: (1) a person that operates a data center in Indiana to submit to the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) a quarterly report of the amount of...

    Data center development. Requires: (1) a person that operates a data center in Indiana to submit to the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) a quarterly report of the amount of electricity used by the data center in the immediately preceding quarter; and (2) the commission to publish a summary of the reported information on the commission's website. Provides that a county, municipality, or township shall, before issuing a permit to a person for construction of a data center: (1) require the person to disclose the projected power and water usage of the facility; and (2) perform a site assessment to determine the possible effects of the data center. Requires the commission to establish a working group to: (1) determine an estimate of the future electricity demands of the data center industry in Indiana; and (2) report to the general assembly regarding the working group's findings and recommendations not later than October 31, 2025. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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Iowa

4 bills

Kansas

5 bills

Moving 2

Kentucky

8 bills, 3 signed

Signed into law 3

  • AN ACT relating to fiscal matters, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

    H.B. 8 Signed

    2024 Regular Session. Subjects: Appropriations, Budget and Financial Administration, Environment and Conservation, Fees, Fuel and 3 more.

    Amends KRS 68.200 to define “gross receipts” and to apply the license fee to gross receipts derived from transportation network company services; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 131 to require...

    Amends KRS 68.200 to define “gross receipts” and to apply the license fee to gross receipts derived from transportation network company services; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 131 to require that the Department of Revenue submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue pertaining to tax law changes and actions taken by the department; amends KRS 131.010 to define “administrative writings” and “tax form”; amends KRS 131.020 to establish requirements for the Office of Tax Policy and Regulation within the Department of Revenue to publish administrative writings, tax forms, and instructions to the tax forms on its website; amends KRS 131.030, 131.081, 131.130, and 131.131 to conform; amends KRS 131.190 to allow reporting of information by the Department of Revenue; amends KRS 131.400, 131.420, 131.435, 131.440, and 131.445 to require that the Department of Revenue offer a tax amnesty program, to provide various revenue measures for the operation of certain state agencies, to allow the Executive Branch Ethics Commission to increase the registration fee to provide funding for a new online filing system... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

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  • AN ACT relating to the taxation of the commercial mining of cryptocurrency.

    H.B. 230 Signed

    2021 Regular Session. Subjects: Effective Dates, Delayed, Energy, Taxation, Taxation, Sales and Use, Reports Mandated and 3 more.

    Create new section of KRS 139 which defines various terms relating to commercial mining of cryptocurrency using blockchain technology, provides sales and use tax exemptions on the tangible personal...

    Create new section of KRS 139 which defines various terms relating to commercial mining of cryptocurrency using blockchain technology, provides sales and use tax exemptions on the tangible personal property directly used and the electricity used in commercial mining of cryptocurrency as of the date of approved application, provides for a four year sunset from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025, and requires the amount of the exemption to be reported by the Department of Revenue beginning on January 1, 2022 and every January 1 thereafter; amend KRS 160.613 to exempt electricity used or consumed in the commercial mining of cryptocurrency; amend KRS 160.6131 to define commercial mining of cryptocurrency and colocation facility; amend KRS 131.190 as a conforming change. EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021 As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • AN ACT relating to local property tax exemptions for data centers.

    H.B. 237 Signed

    2016 Regular Session.

    Amend KRS 91.260 and 92.300 to clarify that certain classes of data centers may constitute manufacturing establishments and therefore qualify for temporary exemption from local property taxes as an...

    Amend KRS 91.260 and 92.300 to clarify that certain classes of data centers may constitute manufacturing establishments and therefore qualify for temporary exemption from local property taxes as an inducement to their location within an applicable city or urban county, as provided by local ordinance; provide that the amendments made by the Act shall apply prospectively only to new manufacturing establishments. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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In committee 5

  • AN ACT relating to data centers.

    H.B. 593 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Boards and Commissions, Cities, Energy, Federal Laws and Regulations, Information Technology and 6 more.

    Create new sections of KRS Chapter 96 relating to municipal utilities and KRS Chapter 278 relating to Public Service Commission regulated utilities to: define terms; only allow for the provision of...

    Create new sections of KRS Chapter 96 relating to municipal utilities and KRS Chapter 278 relating to Public Service Commission regulated utilities to: define terms; only allow for the provision of electric service to a data center through a contract that conforms to the requirements of the Act; require that within 90 days of the effective date of the Act, the electric service provider issue or file a tariff setting forth the process for a data center customer to apply for service; require the payment of a nonrefundable service application fee; require the preparation of studies to determine the manner in which the electric service provider can safely and efficiently serve the data center in a way that does not have negative service or rate impacts to their non data center customers; establish the minimum contract requirements between the electric service provider and the data center customer; provide that requirements of the Act that are conflict with the Tennessee Valley Authority's requirements for the distribution of electricity that it supplies shall not apply; prohibit the charging or allocating of any costs associated with serving or constructing new infrastructure to serve... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

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  • AN ACT relating to data centers.

    H.B. 856 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Information Technology, Public Utilities, State Agencies, Water Supply, Reports Mandated.

    Create a new section of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; require data centers to submit a water feasibility study to the Energy and Environment Cabinet before commencing operations...

    Create a new section of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; require data centers to submit a water feasibility study to the Energy and Environment Cabinet before commencing operations; require all data centers to submit an annual water usage report to the Energy and Environment Cabinet. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • AN ACT relating to data centers.

    S.B. 319 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Agriculture, Bonds of Surety, Energy, Environment and Conservation, Financial Responsibility and 5 more.

    Create a new section of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define "data center"; provide that the requirements of the section only apply to data centers constructed on agricultural land; require a...

    Create a new section of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define "data center"; provide that the requirements of the section only apply to data centers constructed on agricultural land; require a data center owner to file a decommissioning plan with the Energy and Environment Cabinet prior to operating the data center; provide for the minimum requirements of the decommissioning plan, including requiring a surety bond or similar security to guarantee the decommissioning of the data center; amend KRS 154.20-229 to require that a qualified data center project that has been preliminarily approved for a certificate of exemption under KRS 139.499 include in its memorandum of agreement with the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority requirements to engage with local government officials to regularly review and adopt practices to improve energy and water use efficiency. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • AN ACT relating to data centers.

    S.B. 330 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Contracts, Information Technology, Public Officers and Employees, Public Records and Reports, Public Utilities.

    Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "data center," "nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement," and "public agency"; prohibit public agencies from entering into a nondisclosure or...

    Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "data center," "nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement," and "public agency"; prohibit public agencies from entering into a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement relating to a data center that expands confidentiality beyond what is authorized by the Kentucky Revised Statutes; provide that contractual provisions relating to data centers that waive, supersede, or expand the requirements of the Kentucky Open Records Act or Kentucky Open Meetings Act are void; provide that certain information be made publicly available when certain data center related actions are taken or documents are executed; provide that aggregated data concerning projected or actual impacts on public utilities and certain other public areas shall not be deemed confidential solely because the information relates to a data center project; prohibit a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement from restricting the authority of a local public official to discuss data center impacts or public participation, hearings, or proceedings otherwise require by law. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • AN ACT relating to data centers.

    H.B. 544 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Boards and Commissions, Energy, Information Technology, Public Utilities, Short Titles and Popular Names.

    Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to define terms; prohibit a retail electric supplier from providing service to a data center customer that has a total aggregated customer contract capacity of...

    Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to define terms; prohibit a retail electric supplier from providing service to a data center customer that has a total aggregated customer contract capacity of greater than 100 megawatts unless the Public Service Commission has approved a tariff or contract for the service that includes certain minimum requirements; exempt a data center customer that has an electric service agreement for more than 100 megawatts of existing load prior to the effective date of the Act; prohibit the commission from approving a tariff unless all capital and operating costs for new infrastructure to serve the data center are assigned to the data center customer and that the costs for shared benefits for the new facilities are allocated proportionally and will not have any greater adverse impact on other customer classes than if the data center had not connected to the system; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Ratepayer Protection Act. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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Louisiana

3 bills, 1 signed

Moving 1

In committee 1

Maine

3 bills, 2 signed

Maryland

20 bills, 2 signed

Signed into law 2

  • Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Related Approvals - Definition of Generating Station (Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024)

    S.B. 474 Signed

    2024 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Building Maintenance and Repair, Certifications, Construction, Equipment and 20 more.

    Altering and establishing the definition of "generating station" for the purpose of exempting the construction of certain generating facilities used to produce electricity for the purpose of on site...

    Altering and establishing the definition of "generating station" for the purpose of exempting the construction of certain generating facilities used to produce electricity for the purpose of on site emergency backup and certain test and maintenance operations from the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity or certain other related approvals under certain circumstances; and altering the distribution of income tax revenue from corporations that is attributable to certain data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Sales and Use Tax and Personal Property Tax - Exemptions - Data Centers

    S.B. 397 Signed

    2020 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxes - Sales and Use, Taxes - Property, Appeals, Assessments, Assessments and Taxation, Department of and 13 more.

    Providing an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain sales of certain qualified data center personal property for use at certain qualified data centers under certain circumstances; requiring...

    Providing an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain sales of certain qualified data center personal property for use at certain qualified data centers under certain circumstances; requiring an individual or a corporation to apply to the Department of Commerce for an exemption certificate for the exemption; authorizing the governing body of a county or municipal corporation to reduce or eliminate the assessment of certain personal property used in certain qualified data centers; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

In committee 16

  • Public Utilities - Large Load Customers - Registration and Demand Response Program

    S.B. 992 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Taxes - Sales and Use, Applicants and Applications, Certifications, Commerce and Business and 20 more.

    Requiring a certain large load customer to register with the Public Service Commission before interconnecting with the electric system; establishing the requirements for the registration of a large...

    Requiring a certain large load customer to register with the Public Service Commission before interconnecting with the electric system; establishing the requirements for the registration of a large load customer; requiring that a certain data center be eligible for and considered a "qualified data center" for a certain tax exemption under certain circumstances; requiring the Commission to take certain curtailment actions; and requiring the Commission to establish a Demand Response Program for large load customers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Construction of Data Centers

    S.B. 1000 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Real Property, Energy and Climate, Applicants and Applications, Baltimore City and 14 more.

    Expanding the application of certain requirements for the construction of certain overhead transmission lines to include certain other transmission lines; requiring the Public Service Commission to...

    Expanding the application of certain requirements for the construction of certain overhead transmission lines to include certain other transmission lines; requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations to establish specific criteria for making the determination to waive, for good cause, the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity in certain circumstances; prohibiting the construction of a data center in certain development districts in Baltimore City; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to Establish a Subclass and Set a Special Rate for Personal Property of Data Centers

    H.B. 1595 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxes - Property, Baltimore City, Counties, Data Centers, Personal Property and 1 more.

    Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county to establish, by law, a subclass of personal property consisting of all the personal property of certain...

    Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county to establish, by law, a subclass of personal property consisting of all the personal property of certain qualified data centers and set a special personal property tax rate for the subclass; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Data Center Planning and Transparency Act

    H.B. 1411 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Energy and Climate, Local Government - Generally, Taxes - Sales and Use, Environment, Agriculture and 33 more.

    Requiring an owner or operator of a large scale data center to submit a disclosure report to certain State and local agencies and elected officials under certain circumstances; specifying the contents...

    Requiring an owner or operator of a large scale data center to submit a disclosure report to certain State and local agencies and elected officials under certain circumstances; specifying the contents of the disclosure report; requiring the Department of the Environment to publish the disclosure report on its website within 30 days of receiving the report; requiring, by June 30, 2027, each local jurisdiction with a population of at least 10,000 residents to adopt by local law a large scale data center plan; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data Centers - Standards for Operation and Siting

    H.B. 1534 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Environment, Local Government - Generally, Agriculture, Air Pollution, Applicants and Applications and 25 more.

    Requiring an owner or operator of a data center to comply with certain standards under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of the Environment to establish by regulation certain sound and...

    Requiring an owner or operator of a data center to comply with certain standards under certain circumstances; requiring the Department of the Environment to establish by regulation certain sound and vibration controls and requirements for backup power generation for data centers; prohibiting a local approving authority from authorizing the construction of a data center on certain agricultural land; and requiring a certain applicant to submit a certain report to a local approving authority under certain cirucmstances. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Large Load Customers - Data Centers and Rate Schedule Requirements

    H.B. 1082 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Commerce and Business, Data Centers, Energy Technology and Infrastructure, Prices and 4 more.

    Applying certain rate schedule requirements for large load customers to certain data centers; and modifying, from September 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, the date by which certain electric companies...

    Applying certain rate schedule requirements for large load customers to certain data centers; and modifying, from September 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, the date by which certain electric companies must submit to the Public Service Commission for approval certain rate schedules for large load customers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Economic Development Activity - Nondisclosure Agreements

    S.B. 853 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Economic Development, State Government - General Assembly, Information Technology - Generally, Commerce and Business, Committees and Commissions and 10 more.

    Prohibiting certain individuals from entering into a nondisclosure agreement with a person involved in an economic development activity, including establishing or operating a data center; including...

    Prohibiting certain individuals from entering into a nondisclosure agreement with a person involved in an economic development activity, including establishing or operating a data center; including public service companies as an instrumentality of the State for the purpose of the Public Information Act; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program

    H.B. 940 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Commerce and Business, Communications, Contracts, Data Centers and 14 more.

    Exempting certain large load customers from requirements to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity; requiring the Public Service Commission to establish a certain process for large...

    Exempting certain large load customers from requirements to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity; requiring the Public Service Commission to establish a certain process for large load customers to interconnect to the electric system; establishing requirements for a large load customer to interconnect to the electric system and contract for service; authorizing certain large load customers to receive certain prioritization; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program

    S.B. 596 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Commerce and Business, Communications, Contracts, Data Centers and 14 more.

    Exempting certain large load customers from requirements to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity; requiring the Public Service Commission to establish a certain process for large...

    Exempting certain large load customers from requirements to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity; requiring the Public Service Commission to establish a certain process for large load customers to interconnect to the electric system; establishing requirements for a large load customer to interconnect to the electric system and contract for service; authorizing certain large load customers to receive certain prioritization; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Maryland Co-Location Energy Innovation and Reliability Act

    H.B. 799 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Construction, Cybersecurity, Data, Data Centers and 9 more.

    Requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations related to the construction of a generating station that is co located with a data center but is not interconnected with the electric...

    Requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations related to the construction of a generating station that is co located with a data center but is not interconnected with the electric transmission system or electric distribution system. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Property Taxes - Authority of Counties to Establish a Subclass and Set a Special Rate for Personal Property of Data Centers

    S.B. 427 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxes - Property, Baltimore City, Counties, Data Centers, Personal Property and 1 more.

    Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county to establish, by law, a subclass of personal property consisting of all the personal property of certain...

    Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county to establish, by law, a subclass of personal property consisting of all the personal property of certain qualified data centers and set a special personal property tax rate for the subclass; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax - Exemptions for Data Centers - Repeal

    H.B. 560 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxes - Sales and Use, Taxes - Property, Assessments, Counties, Data Centers and 5 more.

    Repealing an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain sales of certain personal property for use at certain qualified data centers under certain circumstances; and repealing the authorization...

    Repealing an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain sales of certain personal property for use at certain qualified data centers under certain circumstances; and repealing the authorization for a governing body of a county or municipal corporation to reduce or eliminate the assessment of certain personal property used in certain qualified data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Moratorium on Construction of New Data Centers - Co-Location and Generation Contingency

    H.B. 120 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Real Property, Utility Regulation, Construction, Data Centers, Emergency Bills and 6 more.

    Prohibiting a person from constructing a data center in the State; prohibiting a unit of State or local government from approving a proposal for the construction of a data center in the State...

    Prohibiting a person from constructing a data center in the State; prohibiting a unit of State or local government from approving a proposal for the construction of a data center in the State; providing for the termination of the Act if the General Assembly enacts legislation regarding the co location of data centers with a new or existing natural gas power generation facility, nuclear power generation facility, or small module reactor; applying the Act prospectively; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data Centers - Fast Track Pass for Co-Location and Sales and Use Tax

    S.B. 903 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Taxes - Sales and Use, Administrative Agencies, Assessments and Taxation, Department of, Commercial Property and 30 more.

    Establishing an expedited certificate of public convenience and necessity review process for certain co located energy generation projects that have received a fast track pass; establishing a Data...

    Establishing an expedited certificate of public convenience and necessity review process for certain co located energy generation projects that have received a fast track pass; establishing a Data Center Fast Track Advisory Committee in the Public Service Commission to facilitate the application for and review and awarding of fast track passes; altering the requirements for qualified data center personal property to be eligible to be exempt from the sales and use tax; etc. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Calvert County - Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements - Qualified Data Centers

    H.B. 949 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxes - Property - Local, Calvert County, Data, Exemptions, Personal Property and 4 more.

    Authorizing the governing body of Calvert County to enter into a payment in lieu of county property taxes agreement with the owner of a qualified data center; and requiring the county supervisor of...

    Authorizing the governing body of Calvert County to enter into a payment in lieu of county property taxes agreement with the owner of a qualified data center; and requiring the county supervisor of assessments to assess certain property of a qualified data center that is subject to a payment in lieu of taxes agreement on the request of the governing body of Calvert County. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electricity - Data Centers - Rate Schedule and Requirements

    H.B. 900 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Utility Regulation, Construction, Contracts, Credit, Data and 11 more.

    Requiring each electric company in the State to submit to the Public Service Commission for approval a specific rate schedule for certain data center customers with certain required provisions...

    Requiring each electric company in the State to submit to the Public Service Commission for approval a specific rate schedule for certain data center customers with certain required provisions, including minimum durations, financial responsibilities, and fees. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Failed or died 2

  • Data Center Impact Analysis and Report

    H.B. 270 Vetoed

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Energy and Climate, Environment, Economic Development, Coastal Bays, Commerce and Business and 19 more.

    Requiring the Department of the Environment, the Maryland Energy Administration, and the University of Maryland School of Business, in coordination with the Department of Legislative Services, to...

    Requiring the Department of the Environment, the Maryland Energy Administration, and the University of Maryland School of Business, in coordination with the Department of Legislative Services, to conduct an analysis of the likely environmental, energy, and economic impacts of data center development in the State; and requiring the Department of Legislative Services to coordinate preparation of the final report to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly by September 1, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data Center Impact Analysis and Report

    S.B. 116 Vetoed

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Energy and Climate, Environment, Economic Development, Coastal Bays, Commerce and Business and 20 more.

    Requiring the Department of the Environment, the Maryland Energy Administration, and the University of Maryland School of Business, in coordination with the Department of Legislative Services, to...

    Requiring the Department of the Environment, the Maryland Energy Administration, and the University of Maryland School of Business, in coordination with the Department of Legislative Services, to conduct an analysis of the likely environmental, energy, and economic impacts of data center development in the State; and requiring the Department of Legislative Services to coordinate preparation of the final report to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly by September 1, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Michigan

47 bills, 2 signed

In committee 45

Minnesota

27 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

In committee 26

Mississippi

11 bills, 8 signed

Signed into law 8

  • City of Brandon and West Rankin Utility Authority; authorize to enter agreements w/data center for water & wastewater infrastructure.

    S.B. 3410 Signed

    2026 Regular Session.

    An Act To Authorize The Mayor And Board Of Aldermen Of The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, And The Board Of Directors Of The West Rankin Utility Authority To Jointly Or Independently Enter Into One Or...

    An Act To Authorize The Mayor And Board Of Aldermen Of The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, And The Board Of Directors Of The West Rankin Utility Authority To Jointly Or Independently Enter Into One Or More Contracts Or Agreements With A Developer Or Operator Of A Data Center Or Related Technology Facility, And With Each Other, For The Planning, Design, Construction, Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Of Water And Wastewater Infrastructure, Where Such Developer Or Operator Agrees To Reimburse The City And Authority, From The Developer's Or Operator's Own Funds On A Progress Payment Basis, The Costs Of The City And/or The Authority Of Constructing Improvements To Their Respective Water And Wastewater Infrastructure For The Purposes Of Entering Into Such Contracts Or Agreements; To Authorize The Delivery Of Reclaimed Water For Cooling, Industrial, Or Operational Purposes To Such Facility And The Collection And Conveyance Of Wastewater For Treatment And Disposal; To Authorize Such Agreements For A Primary Term Not To Exceed 30 Years, With Options To Renew; To Authorize Provisions For Agreement Assignability, Volumetric Capacity Guarantees, And The Establishment Of Rates And... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Economic development; provide incentives for certain economic development projects.

    S.B. 2001 Signed

    2024 Second Extraordinary Session.

    An Act To Amend Section 57-75-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "project" Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act To Include Certain Data Processing Facilities...

    An Act To Amend Section 57-75-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "project" Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act To Include Certain Data Processing Facilities; To Revise The Definition Of The Terms "project Area" And "affiliate" Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; To Amend Section 57-75-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Contracts By The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority Or A Public Agency For Certain Contracts Related To The Projects Included In This Act Shall Be Exempt From All Or A Portion Of The Provisions Of Section 31-7-13 And That Such Contracts May Be Awarded On The Basis Of Negotiation Under Certain Circumstances And To Authorize The Use Of Additional Methods Of Contracting; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Provide Project related Jobs Data To The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority For Certain Projects; To Amend Section 57-75-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority Certain Additional Powers And Duties With Regard To The Projects Included In This Act; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Tax exemptions; revise the requirements that a data center must meet to be eligible for.

    S.B. 2271 Signed

    2019 Regular Session.

    An Act To Amend Section 57-113-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "business Enterprise" To Reduce The Requirements Necessary For A Data Center To Be Included In Such...

    An Act To Amend Section 57-113-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "business Enterprise" To Reduce The Requirements Necessary For A Data Center To Be Included In Such Definition; To Revise The Definition Of The Term "state Tax" To Include Income Taxes And Franchise Taxes In The Taxes From Which A Data Center May Be Exempted Under This Article; To Amend Section 57-113-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Business Enterprises Shall Be Exempt From State Taxes For A Period Of Ten Years After Certification From The Mississippi Development Authority Designating The Business Enterprise As Eligible For The Tax Exemptions Authorized By This Article; To Amend Section 27-65-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Sale Of Certain Utilities To Data Centers That Fall Within The Definition Of The Term "business Enterprise"; To Amend Sections 27-7-21, 27-13-5 And 27-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS); authorize to charge state agencies for certain services.

    S.B. 2779 Signed

    2018 Regular Session.

    An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services (mdits) To Charge State Agencies Pass through Costs For...

    An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services (mdits) To Charge State Agencies Pass through Costs For Telecommunications, Data Center Services And/or Other Information Technology Services To The Agencies Using Those Services On An As needed Basis; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Charge State Agencies For Mississippi Management And Reporting Systems (mmrs) Statewide Application Charges And Utility Charges If Federal Grants, Special Funds Or Pass through Funds Are Involved; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Restrictions On The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services Being Funded From The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 25-53-5, 25-53-29 And 25-53-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • MS Dept. of Information Technology Services; revise certain requirements for employment and require criminal background check.

    H.B. 1189 Signed

    2016 Regular Session.

    An Act To Amend Section 25-53-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For The Position Of Information Confidentiality Officer; To Authorize The Department Of Information Technology...

    An Act To Amend Section 25-53-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For The Position Of Information Confidentiality Officer; To Authorize The Department Of Information Technology Services To Conduct Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Checks To Clear Personnel For Access Into The State Data Centers; And For Related Purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Bonds; authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for IHL, Community Colleges and certain MDA programs.

    S.B. 2906 Signed

    2015 Regular Session.

    An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General...

    An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For Community And Junior Colleges; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Completion Of Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum And The New Museum Of Mississippi History; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Repair, Renovation Of And Improvements To The Mississippi Coliseum; To Provide Funds For The Construction Of A New Trade Mart; To Provide Funds For The Demolition Of The Mississippi Trade Mart; And To Provide Funds For Improvements To Parking On The Mississippi State Fairgrounds; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Constructing, Furnishing, Equipping, Repairs And Renovations To And The Purchase Of Land For The Mississippi Arts And Entertainment Center In Meridian, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Technology services; require Mississippi Department of Technology Services to consolidate those used by state agencies.

    H.B. 1450 Signed

    2012 Regular Session.

    An Act Relating To The Planning And Implementation Of The State's Information Technology Resources By The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services; To Amend Section 25-53-1...

    An Act Relating To The Planning And Implementation Of The State's Information Technology Resources By The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services; To Amend Section 25-53-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Legislative Intent; To Amend Section 25-53-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms; To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Information Technology Services To Manage One Or More State Data Centers To Provide Information Technology Services On A Cost sharing Basis; To Provide That The Sharing Of Technology Services, The Use Of Business Applications That Are Hosted At The State Data Center, And The Creation Of Partnerships To Capitalize On Advanced Technology Resources, Between The Authority And State Institutions Of Higher Learning Or Community Colleges Shall Only Occur When Both The Authority And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Or The Mississippi Community College Board Agree That Such Actions Are Mutually Beneficial, Following A Formal Determination By The Authority And The Applicable Board; To Direct The Department Of Information Technology Services To Increase Federal... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Bonds and economic development; authorize bonds for various purposes and provide/revise certain incentives.

    H.B. 1701 Signed

    2010 Regular Session.

    An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Institutions Of Higher Learning, State Agencies And Community And Junior...

    An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Institutions Of Higher Learning, State Agencies And Community And Junior Colleges; To Provide That Programs And Projects Promoting The Heritage, History And Culture Of The State And Demonstrating The State's Attractiveness As A Tourism Destination Are A Priority For The Division Of Tourism Development Of The Mississippi Development Authority; To Amend Section 6, Chapter 538, Laws Of 2006, As Amended By Section 5, Chapter 607, Laws Of 2007, To Increase The Amount Of State General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued To Provide Funds For Capital Improvements At A Space, Science And Education Facility In Hancock County, Mississippi; To Authorize The State Bond Commission To Negotiate The Sale Of Such Bonds And To Delete The Requirement That The Notice Of The Sale Of The Bonds Be Published In A Newspaper Or Financial Journal With A Large National Circulation; To Amend Section 9, Chapter 580, Laws Of 2007, To Increase The Amount Of State General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued To Provide Funds For The Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Children's Museum... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Failed or died 3

  • Economic development; revise incentives relating to certain projects.

    H.B. 4045 Died at adjournment

    2026 Regular Session.

    An Act To Amend Section 27-7-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Income Tax Exemption For Income Arising From Certain Data Center Projects Shall Not Apply To Any Calendar Year After...

    An Act To Amend Section 27-7-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Income Tax Exemption For Income Arising From Certain Data Center Projects Shall Not Apply To Any Calendar Year After Calendar Year 2026; To Amend Section 57-75-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term Project Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Any Project With A Capital Investment In Excess Of $2,000,000,000.00 For Which A Fee in lieu Of Ad Valorem Tax Agreement Is Entered Into After July 1, 2026, A Portion Of The Sum Allowed As A Fee in lieu On The Portion Of The Project In Excess Of $1,000,000,000.00 Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Strategic Development Fund Created In This Act; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Section Of Law; To Create The "mississippi Strategic Development Fund" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide The Purposes For Which Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended By The Mississippi Development Authority, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature To Bring Forward Section 27-31-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes County Boards Of Supervisors... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Data center enterprises; revise certain definitions and other provisions relating to tax exemptions.

    H.B. 1239 Died at adjournment

    2025 Regular Session.

    An Act To Amend Section 57-113-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms For Purposes Of The Sales, Use And Franchise Tax Exemptions For Data Center Enterprises; To...

    An Act To Amend Section 57-113-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms For Purposes Of The Sales, Use And Franchise Tax Exemptions For Data Center Enterprises; To Amend Section 57-113-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Required Contents Of The Application To Be Submitted By Business Enterprises Seeking The Exemptions; To Amend Section 57-113-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Business Enterprise Has Sixty Days From The Date Of Notice Of Noncompliance To Remedy The Noncompliance Before Forfeiting Its Tax exempt Status, Subject To Any Penalties Provided In Mississippi Development Authority Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data center enterprises; revise certain definitions and other provisions relating to tax exemptions.

    S.B. 3168 Died at adjournment

    2025 Regular Session.

    An Act To Amend Section 57-113-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms For Purposes Of The Sales, Use And Franchise Tax Exemptions For Data Center Enterprises; To...

    An Act To Amend Section 57-113-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms For Purposes Of The Sales, Use And Franchise Tax Exemptions For Data Center Enterprises; To Amend Section 57-113-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Required Contents Of The Application To Be Submitted By Business Enterprises Seeking The Exemptions; To Provide That A Business Enterprise Shall Automatically Be Eligible For Up To Two Ten year Extensions Of The Tax Exemptions For A Qualifying Addition Or Expansion, Including Hardware Replacement, To A Data Center; To Amend Section 57-113-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Business Enterprise Has 60 Days From The Date Of Notice Of Noncompliance To Remedy The Noncompliance Before Forfeiting Its Tax exempt Status, Subject To Any Penalties Provided In Mississippi Development Authority Rules And Regulations; To Provide That A Business Enterprise Seeking An Extension Of The Tax Exemptions Based On A Qualifying Addition Or Expansion To A Data Center Shall Apply Directly To The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Missouri

4 bills

Montana

6 bills, 3 signed

Signed into law 3

Failed or died 3

Nebraska

8 bills, 4 signed

Nevada

2 bills, 2 signed

Signed into law 2

New Hampshire

2 bills

New Jersey

50 bills, 6 signed

Signed into law 6

In committee 41

Failed or died 3

New York

20 bills

Moving 1

In committee 19

North Carolina

2 bills

In committee 2

North Dakota

3 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

In committee 2

  • Blockchain technology and protection for digital asset mining.

    H.B. 1239 In committee

    69th Legislative Assembly. The record's tags: digital asset mining.

    A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-33, a new section to chapter 40-47, a new chapter to title 51, and a new section to chapter 58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code...

    A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-33, a new section to chapter 40-47, a new chapter to title 51, and a new section to chapter 58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to blockchain technology and protection for digital asset mining. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Authorization for the public service commission to regulate the siting compatibility for data centers; and to provide a penalty.

    H.B. 1427 In committee

    69th Legislative Assembly.

    A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 49-22-02, 49-22-03, 49-22-07, 49-22-07.2, 49-22-08, 49-22-08.2, 49-22-09, 49-22-09.2, 49-22-14, 49-22-16, 49-22-20, 49-22-21, 49-22-22, 49-22-24, and...

    A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 49-22-02, 49-22-03, 49-22-07, 49-22-07.2, 49-22-08, 49-22-08.2, 49-22-09, 49-22-09.2, 49-22-14, 49-22-16, 49-22-20, 49-22-21, 49-22-22, 49-22-24, and 49-22-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to authorization for the public service commission to regulate the siting compatibility for data centers; and to provide a penalty. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Ohio

12 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

  • , to amend Section 253.90 of Am. H.B. 497 of the 130th General Assembly, and to amend Section 239.10 of Am.

    S.B. 243 Signed

    130th General Assembly (2013-2014). Subjects: Sales tax holiday in August-back-to-school purchases.

    , to amend Section 253.90 of Am. H.B. 497 of the 130th General Assembly, and to amend Section 239.10 of Am. H.B. 497 of the 130th General Assembly, as subsequently amended, to provide a three-day sales tax "holiday" in August 2015 during which sales of back-to-school clothing, school supplies, and school instructional materials are exempt from sales and use taxes, to temporarily allow computer data centers more time to make the required capital investment for purposes of qualifying for a sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment purchases, to expand the work-related expenses that may be paid for by use of a credit card held by a board of county commissioners or the office of another county appointing authority, and to allow a county law library resources board to accept payment for fees for services and the receipt of gifts by financial transaction devices under certain circumstances, to adjust the administration of the financial institution tax, to change the date by which the Ohio Healthier Buckeye Advisory Council must submit its recommendations to the Director of Job and Family Services from December 1, 2014, to December 1, 2015, to change the requirements for qualifying for a tax exemption for historic structures used for charitable and public purposes, to modify the tax on financial institutions, to establish the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program, to add the Governor or the Governor's designee to the Ohio Business Gateway Steering Committee, and to make appropriations.

    To amend sections 122.175, 301.27, 301.28, 5101.92, 5703.57, 5709.121, 5726.01, and 5726.04 of the Revised Code, to amend Section 253.90 of Am.

    To amend sections 122.175, 301.27, 301.28, 5101.92, 5703.57, 5709.121, 5726.01, and 5726.04 of the Revised Code, to amend Section 253.90 of Am. H.B. 497 of the 130th General Assembly, and to amend Section 239.10 of Am. H.B. 497 of the 130th General Assembly, as subsequently amended, to provide a three day sales tax "holiday" in August 2015 during which sales of back to school clothing, school supplies, and school instructional materials are exempt from sales and use taxes, to temporarily allow computer data centers more time to make the required capital investment for purposes of qualifying for a sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment purchases, to expand the work related expenses that may be paid for by use of a credit card held by a board of county commissioners or the office of another county appointing authority, and to allow a county law library resources board to accept payment for fees for services and the receipt of gifts by financial transaction devices under certain circumstances, to adjust the administration of the financial institution tax, to change the date by which the Ohio Healthier Buckeye Advisory Council must submit its recommendations to... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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In committee 11

  • Prohibit property tax exemptions for data centers

    H.B. 999 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Economic Development, Housing and Real Property, Taxation.

    To enact section 5709.94 of the Revised Code to prohibit property tax exemptions for data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Enact the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act

    H.B. 983 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Economic Development, Environment and Natural Resources, Environment and Natural Resources : Air and Water Pollution Control, State and Local Government : Ethics, State and Local Government : Local Government and 2 more.

    To amend section 9.66 and to enact sections 3744.01, 3744.02, 3744.03, 3744.04, 3744.041, 3744.042, 3744.05, 3744.06, 3744.061, 3744.062, 3744.07, 3744.08, 3744.09, 3744.10, 3744.11, and 3744.12 of...

    To amend section 9.66 and to enact sections 3744.01, 3744.02, 3744.03, 3744.04, 3744.041, 3744.042, 3744.05, 3744.06, 3744.061, 3744.062, 3744.07, 3744.08, 3744.09, 3744.10, 3744.11, and 3744.12 of the Revised Code to impose various requirements concerning data centers, to name this act the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, and to declare an emergency. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Create the Data Center Study Commission

    H.B. 646 In committee

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Commerce : Technology, State and Local Government, Utilities : Electric Utilities, House Technology and Innovation Committee, Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee and 5 more.

    To amend sections 122.17, 122.175, and 3745.015 and to enact sections 122.55, 149.437, 1521.301, 1521.302, 1521.303, 4582.432, 4941.01, 4941.02, 4941.03, 4941.04, 4941.05, 4941.06, 5709.94, and...

    To amend sections 122.17, 122.175, and 3745.015 and to enact sections 122.55, 149.437, 1521.301, 1521.302, 1521.303, 4582.432, 4941.01, 4941.02, 4941.03, 4941.04, 4941.05, 4941.06, 5709.94, and 6111.70 of the Revised Code regarding data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Prohibit new data center sales tax exemptions from being granted

    H.B. 957 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Economic Development, Taxation, House Ways and Means Committee.

    To amend section 122.175 of the Revised Code to prohibit new data center sales tax exemptions from being granted. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Require data center water consumption reports

    H.B. 784 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Environment and Natural Resources, House Energy Committee.

    To enact sections 9.484 and 1521.301 of the Revised Code to require data centers to report monthly and yearly water consumption and to prohibit data centers from including water consumption...

    To enact sections 9.484 and 1521.301 of the Revised Code to require data centers to report monthly and yearly water consumption and to prohibit data centers from including water consumption information in nondisclosure agreements with political subdivisions. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Require PUCO approval to connect data centers to electrical grid

    S.B. 381 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: State and Local Government : State Government, Utilities : Electric Utilities, Senate Public Utilities Committee.

    To enact sections 4908.01, 4908.02, 4908.021, 4908.022, 4908.023, 4908.03, 4908.031, 4908.032, 4908.033, 4908.034, 4908.04, 4908.041, 4908.042, 4908.05, 4908.051, 4908.052, 4908.053, and 4908.06 of...

    To enact sections 4908.01, 4908.02, 4908.021, 4908.022, 4908.023, 4908.03, 4908.031, 4908.032, 4908.033, 4908.034, 4908.04, 4908.041, 4908.042, 4908.05, 4908.051, 4908.052, 4908.053, and 4908.06 of the Revised Code to require the Public Utility Commission's approval of agreements to interconnect data centers to the electrical grid. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Enact the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act

    S.B. 378 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Environment and Natural Resources, Senate Public Utilities Committee.

    To amend sections 1521.01 and 1521.99 and to enact sections 9.72 and 1521.232 of the Revised Code regarding the withdrawal and consumptive use of water by data centers and to name the act the...

    To amend sections 1521.01 and 1521.99 and to enact sections 9.72 and 1521.232 of the Revised Code regarding the withdrawal and consumptive use of water by data centers and to name the act the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Prohibit new data center sales tax exemptions

    S.B. 374 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Economic Development, Taxation, Senate Finance Committee.

    To amend section 122.175 of the Revised Code to prohibit new data center sales tax exemptions from being granted. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Prohibit public support, limit construction of, new data centers

    H.B. 710 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Commerce : Technology, Utilities, Utilities : Electric Utilities, Economic Development, Eminent Domain and 1 more.

    To amend section 163.01 and to enact sections 9.71, 9.711, and 4933.71 of the Revised Code to prohibit public support for, and limit the construction of, new data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers

    H.B. 706 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Utilities : Electric Utilities, House Energy Committee.

    To enact sections 4934.01, 4934.02, 4934.03, 4934.04, 4934.05, 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.08, 4934.09, 4934.10, 4934.11, and 4934.12 of the Revised Code to impose certain minimum requirements on data...

    To enact sections 4934.01, 4934.02, 4934.03, 4934.04, 4934.05, 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.08, 4934.09, 4934.10, 4934.11, and 4934.12 of the Revised Code to impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers in the state. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Regards natural gas company rate plans, property valuation

    H.B. 142 Introduced

    136th General Assembly. Subjects: Utilities : Gas Utilities, House Energy Committee.

    To amend sections 4909.05, 4909.06, 4909.07, 4909.08, 4909.15, 4909.155, 4909.156, 4909.18, 4909.191, 4909.42, 4928.18, and 4929.041 and to enact sections 4903.30, 4929.052, 4929.053, 4929.054...

    To amend sections 4909.05, 4909.06, 4909.07, 4909.08, 4909.15, 4909.155, 4909.156, 4909.18, 4909.191, 4909.42, 4928.18, and 4929.041 and to enact sections 4903.30, 4929.052, 4929.053, 4929.054, 4929.055, 4929.056, 4929.057, 4929.058, 4929.059, and 4929.0510 of the Revised Code to allow for alternative rate plans for natural gas companies to serve large load customers and to make changes to the process of valuating natural gas company property. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Oklahoma

5 bills, 1 signed

Oregon

4 bills, 2 signed

Signed into law 2

  • Relating to economic development; and prescribing an effective date.

    HB 4084 Signed

    2026 Legislative Measures.

    The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program.

    The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program. The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies. The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program and restrict the use of the program for data centers. The Act would adjust the tax credit for a taxpayer that creates new jobs. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). [Digest: The Act would set up a Joint Permitting Council to run a fast track permit program.] [The Act would direct certain state agencies to publish a list of certain permits that can be issued by the agencies.] [The Act would adjust certain requirements of the enterprise zone program.] [The Act would give money to OBDD. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.3).] Establishes the Joint Permitting Council. Directs the council to administer a fast track permitting program. Directs certain state agencies to publish a catalog of permits related to economic development projects issued by the agencies within 120 days after the effective date of the Act. Updates certain requirements and thresholds for the enterprise zone program. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

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  • Relating to central assessment; and prescribing an effective date.

    SB 611 Signed

    2015 Legislative Measures.

    Grants property tax exemption to property of centrally assessed company in amount of positive value obtained by subtracting from real market value of company's real property and tangible and...

    Grants property tax exemption to property of centrally assessed company in amount of positive value obtained by subtracting from real market value of company's real property and tangible and intangible personal property included in unit subject to central assessment, reduced by amount of certain elective exemptions, amount equal to historical or original cost of company's real property and tangible personal property included in unit subject to central assessment, without reduction for certain el ective exemptions, multiplied by 130 percent. Provides amount of exemption may not exceed amount equal to 95 percent of real market value of company's real property and tangible and intangible personal property included in unit subject to central assessment. Grants property tax exemption to property of centrally assessed company if company completes and] builds, maintains and operates communication infrastructure project that meets certain service standards. Requires submission of application to Public Utility Commission with fee to be distributed equally to commission for costs of reviewing application and Department of Revenue for costs of appraising project property. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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Failed or died 2

  • Relating to data centers.

    H.B. 3698 Died at adjournment

    2025 Legislative Measures.

    This Act tells data centers to report how much water and electricity they use each quarter. The Act tells the EQC to adopt emissions rules for generators used at data centers.

    This Act tells data centers to report how much water and electricity they use each quarter. The Act tells the EQC to adopt emissions rules for generators used at data centers. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Directs data centers to report water and electricity used to the Water Resources Department and the State Department of Energy. Requires the State Department of Energy to publish summaries of reported information on a website. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt emissions standards for standby generators used at data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Relating to data center power usage.

    S.B. 553 Died at adjournment

    2025 Legislative Measures.

    Tells ODOE to study data center power usage and give a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the State Department of Energy to study data center power usage.

    Tells ODOE to study data center power usage and give a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the State Department of Energy to study data center power usage. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Pennsylvania

44 bills, 3 signed

Signed into law 3

  • In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income, for withholding tax requirement for nonemployer payors, for information statement for nonemployer payors and for information statement for payees, providing for...

    H.B. 952 Signed

    2021-2022 Regular Session.

    In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income, for withholding tax requirement for nonemployer payors, for information statement for nonemployer payors and for information statement for payees, providing for electronic payment, further providing for requirements concerning returns, notices, records and statements and for additions, penalties and fees; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions; in bank and trust company shares tax, further providing for definitions; in realty transfer tax, correcting a scrivener's error relating to credits against tax; in tax credit eligibility, further providing for definitions and for eligibility and providing for application and administration, for assessment, for administering agency training, for broker registration, for tax credit and tax benefit reports, for allocation of tax credits or tax benefits awarded upon appeal and for guidelines; in research and development tax credit, further providing for credit for research and development expenses, for carryover, carryback, refund and assignment of credit and for report to General Assembly; in entertainment production tax credit, further providing for definitions, for credit for qualified film production expenses, for reissuance of film production tax credits, for definitions and for limitations and providing for Pennsylvania live events industry COVID-19 emergency assistance; further providing for application and approval of tax credit; in keystone opportunity zones, keystone opportunity expansion zones and keystone opportunity improvement zones, providing for extension for keystone opportunity expansion zone and further providing for additional keystone opportunity expansion zones; in mixed-use development tax credit, further providing for mixed-use development tax credits; in keystone innovations zones, further providing for keystone innovation zone tax credits and for annual report; in Pennsylvania Housing Tax Credit, further providing for Pennsylvania Housing Tax Credit and for annual report; in table game taxes, repealing provisions relating to expiration; in procedure and administration, further providing for petition for reassessment, for petition procedure and for review by board; in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions and providing for applicability and for sales and use tax exemption program; in general provisions, further providing for bad checks, electronic funds transfers not credited upon transmission, additions to tax; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; and making editorial changes.

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax; in personal income tax, further providing...

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income, for withholding tax requirement for nonemployer payors, for information statement for nonemployer payors and for information statement for payees, providing for electronic payment, further providing for requirements concerning returns, notices, records and statements and for additions, penalties and fees; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions; in bank and trust company shares tax, further providing for definitions; in realty transfer tax, correcting a scrivener's error relating to credits against tax; in tax credit eligibility, further providing for definitions and for eligibility and providing for application and administration, for assessment, for administering agency training, for broker registration, for tax credit and tax benefit reports, for allocation of tax credits or tax benefits awarded upon appeal and for guidelines; in research and development tax credit, further providing for credit for research and development expenses, for... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Recognizing October 29, 2019, as "International Data Center Day" in Pennsylvania.

    S.R. 264 Signed

    2019-2020 Regular Session.

    Resolution. It states a position and does not change the law.

    A Resolution recognizing October 29, 2019, as "International Data Center Day" in Pennsylvania. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Amending the act of July 13, 2016 (P.L.526, No.84), entitled, "An act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled 'An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the...

    H.B. 2370 Signed

    2015-2016 Regular Session.

    Amending the act of July 13, 2016 (P.L.526, No.84), entitled, "An act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled 'An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties,' as follows: In sales and use tax: further providing for definitions, for exclusions from tax, for discount and for crimes. In personal income tax: further providing for definitions, for classes of income and for tax withheld; providing for contributions for tuition account programs; and further providing for requirement of withholding tax, for information statement, for time for filing employers' returns, for payment of taxes withheld, for employer's liability for withheld taxes, for employer's failure to withhold, for declarations of estimated tax and for citation authority. In corporate net income tax: further providing for reports and payment of tax; providing for amended reports; and further providing for enforcement, rules and regulations and inquisitorial powers of the department. In bank and trust company shares tax: further providing for imposition of tax, for ascertainment of taxable amount and exclusion of United States obligations, for apportionment and for definitions. In gross receipts tax: further providing for imposition of tax. In realty transfer tax: further providing for definitions, for exempt parties and for excluded transactions. In cigarette tax: further providing for incidence and rate of tax, for floor tax, for stamp to evidence the tax, for commissions on sales and for disposition of certain funds. Imposing a tobacco products tax. In research and development tax credit: further providing for time limitations. In film production tax credit: making editorial changes; further providing for scope of article, definitions and for limitations; providing for reissuance of film production tax credits, for concert rehearsal and tour and for video game production. Establishing the coal refuse energy and reclamation tax credit. Establishing the waterfront development tax credit. In tax credit for new jobs: further providing for definitions and for tax credits. In city revitalization and improvement zones: further providing for definitions and for establishment of contracting authority; providing for contracting authority duties; further providing for approval, for functions of contracting authorities, for qualified businesses, for funds, for reports, for calculation of baseline, for certification, for transfers, for restrictions, for transfer of property, for Commonwealth pledges and for guidelines; and providing for review. Establishing the Manufacturing and Investment Tax Credit. In neighborhood assistance tax credit: further providing for definitions, for tax credit and for grant of tax credit. In neighborhood improvement zones: further providing for definitions and for Neighborhood Improvement Zone Funds; and providing for taxes, for property assessment and for exceptions. In Keystone Special Development Zone Program: further providing for Keystone Special Development Zone tax credit. Providing for keystone opportunity zones, keystone opportunity expansion zones and keystone opportunity improvement zones. Providing for mixed-use development tax credit, the Mixed-use Development Program and Mixed-use Development Program Fund. Providing for Keystone Innovation Zones. In malt beverage tax: further providing for limited tax credits. In inheritance tax: further providing for definitions, for transfers not subject to tax and for deductions not allowed. Providing for table game taxes. In procedure and administration: further providing for petition procedure. Establishing the computer data center equipment incentive program. Providing for a tax amnesty program. Making related repeals. Further providing for preemption of local government tax. Directing the Office of Attorney General to attempt to obtain the consent of participating manufacturers under the Master Settlement Agreement for amendments. Providing for applicability for imposed taxes," further providing for the applicability of realty transfer tax exclusion provisions; and imposing a duty on the Department of Revenue to refund certain realty transfer taxes paid.

    An Act amending the act of July 13, 2016 (P.L.526, No.84), entitled, "An act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled 'An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying...

    An Act amending the act of July 13, 2016 (P.L.526, No.84), entitled, "An act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled 'An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties,' as follows: In sales and use tax: further providing for definitions, for exclusions from tax, for discount and for crimes. In personal income tax: further providing for definitions, for classes of income and for tax withheld; providing for contributions for tuition account programs; and further providing for requirement of withholding tax, for information statement, for time for filing employers' returns, for payment of taxes withheld, for employer's liability for withheld taxes, for employer's failure to withhold, for declarations of estimated tax and for citation authority. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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Moving 3

  • Providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidential security information; and providing for enforcement and penalties.

    H.B. 2535 Passed first chamber

    2025-2026 Regular Session. Passed its first chamber.

    An Act providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy...

    An Act providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidential security information; and providing for enforcement and penalties. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • In sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for exclusions from tax and for licenses; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income and repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 emergency finance and tax provision; in corporate net income tax, further providing for...

    H.B. 1342 Sent to the executive

    2021-2022 Regular Session. Sent to the governor.

    In sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for exclusions from tax and for licenses; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income and repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 emergency finance and tax provision; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax; in insurance premiums tax, further providing for imposition of tax and for credits for assessments paid; in vehicle rental tax, further providing for definitions and for vehicle rental tax; in research and development tax credit, further providing for limitation on credits; in entertainment production tax credit, further providing for definitions, for credit for qualified film production expenses, for limitations, for reissuance of film production tax credits and for limitations; in Waterfront Development Tax Credit, further providing for limitations; in City Revitalization and Improvement Zones, further providing for reports, for restrictions and for confidentiality; in Innovate in PA tax credit, further providing for duties; in Neighborhood Improvement Zones, further providing for confidentiality; in Keystone Opportunity Zones, Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones and Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zones, further providing for extension for new job creation or new capital investment and for additional keystone opportunity expansion zones; providing for airport land development zones and for Pennsylvania child and dependent care enhancement program and for tax credit; in inheritance tax, further providing for transfers not subject to tax; in Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for Public Transportation Assistance Fund; in table game taxes, providing for General Fund deposit; in Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program, further providing for definitions, for sales and use tax exemption, for eligibility requirements and for revocation of certification; in general provisions, providing for allocation of tax credits; making transfers; and making related repeals.

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for exclusions from tax and for licenses; in...

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for exclusions from tax and for licenses; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income and repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 emergency finance and tax provision; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions and for imposition of tax; in insurance premiums tax, further providing for imposition of tax and for credits for assessments paid; in vehicle rental tax, further providing for definitions and for vehicle rental tax; in research and development tax credit, further providing for limitation on credits; in entertainment production tax credit, further providing for definitions, for credit for qualified film production expenses, for limitations, for reissuance of film production tax credits and for limitations; in Waterfront Development Tax Credit, further providing for limitations; in City Revitalization and Improvement Zones, further providing for reports, for restrictions and for confidentiality; in Innovate in PA tax credit, further providing for duties; in Neighborhood Improvement... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • In sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for imposition of tax, for exclusions from tax, for licenses, for persons required to make returns, for tax held in trust for the Commonwealth, for assessment, for collection of tax and for crimes and providing for class actions; in personal...

    H.B. 262 Sent to the executive

    2019-2020 Regular Session. Sent to the governor.

    In sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for imposition of tax, for exclusions from tax, for licenses, for persons required to make returns, for tax held in trust for the Commonwealth, for assessment, for collection of tax and for crimes and providing for class actions; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income, providing for contributions for Veterans' Trust Fund, further providing for returns of married individuals, deceased or disabled individuals and fiduciaries and providing for paid tax return preparers and required information on personal income tax returns; in corporate net income tax, further providing for manufacturing innovation and reinvestment deduction; in realty transfer tax, further providing for definitions and for excluded transactions and providing for transfer of tax; in entertainment production tax credit, further providing for definitions, for carryover, carryback and assignment of credit, for limitations, for film production tax credit districts, for definitions, for carryover, carryback and assignment of tax credit and for limitations; in resource enhancement and protection tax credit, further providing for definitions, for Resource Enhancement and Protection Tax Credit Program, for tax credits, for project certification and for annual tax credits; in historic preservation incentive tax credit, further providing for definitions and for tax credit certificates, establishing the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Administration Account, further providing for carryover, carryback and assignment of credit, for pass-through entity, providing for annual report to General Assembly, further providing for application of Internal Revenue Code and for limitation and providing for recapture; in coal refuse energy and reclamation tax credit, further providing for definitions, for application and approval of tax credit and for limitation on tax credits; in tax credit for new jobs, further providing for application process; in city revitalization and improvement zones, further providing for definitions and for restrictions; in manufacturing and investment tax credit, further providing for definitions, for rural growth funds, for requirements, for rural growth fund failure to comply, for reporting obligations, for business firms, for tax credit certificates, for claiming the tax credit, for prohibitions, for revocation of tax credit certificates and for exit; in neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for definitions, for public policy and for tax credit; in keystone opportunity zones, keystone opportunity expansion zones and keystone opportunity improvement zones, providing for additional designations; in mixed-use development tax credit, further providing for mixed-use development tax credits; in inheritance tax, further providing for inheritance tax; in table game taxes, reenacting provisions relating to table game taxes and further providing for expiration; in strategic development areas, further providing for sales and use tax and for local sales and use tax; in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for limitations; providing for independent public schools; and making a related repeal.

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for imposition of tax, for exclusions from tax...

    An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for definitions, for imposition of tax, for exclusions from tax, for licenses, for persons required to make returns, for tax held in trust for the Commonwealth, for assessment, for collection of tax and for crimes and providing for class actions; in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income, providing for contributions for Veterans' Trust Fund, further providing for returns of married individuals, deceased or disabled individuals and fiduciaries and providing for paid tax return preparers and required information on personal income tax returns; in corporate net income tax, further providing for manufacturing innovation and reinvestment deduction; in realty transfer tax, further providing for definitions and for excluded transactions and providing for transfer of tax; in entertainment production tax credit, further providing for definitions, for carryover, carryback and assignment of credit, for limitations, for film production tax credit districts, for definitions, for carryover, carryback and assignment of tax credit and for... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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In committee 38

Rhode Island

6 bills

In committee 6

South Carolina

10 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

  • Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment

    H. 5122 Signed

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 31 To Chapter 9, Title 58 So As To Permit Certain Items Sold To Or Used By Internet Access Service Providers And Communications Service...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 31 To Chapter 9, Title 58 So As To Permit Certain Items Sold To Or Used By Internet Access Service Providers And Communications Service Providers To Be Exempt From Sales Tax, To Establish A Process For Refunds On Taxes Paid On Exempt Items, And To Prohibit Data Centers From Claiming Or Utilizing These Exemptions Or Refunds. - Ratified Title As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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In committee 9

  • Data Center Moratorium

    H. 5526 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Prohibit Governmental Entities Of This State, Counties, Municipalities, Or Political Subdivisions From Accepting Or Taking Any Action On Permits Or Applications For Data Centers Until The General...

    Prohibit Governmental Entities Of This State, Counties, Municipalities, Or Political Subdivisions From Accepting Or Taking Any Action On Permits Or Applications For Data Centers Until The General Assembly Establishes A Comprehensive Oversight And Approval Process For New Data Centers In This State, And To Define "data Center." As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Energy Affordability Act

    H. 5484 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "energy Affordability Act" By Amending Section 58-37-20, Relating To The Public Service Commission, So As To Provide For Demand side Pilot...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "energy Affordability Act" By Amending Section 58-37-20, Relating To The Public Service Commission, So As To Provide For Demand side Pilot Programs; By Amending Section 58-37-120, Relating To Applications For Permit, So As To Require A Public Comment Period For Any Application For A Permit For An Energy Infrastructure Project, And To Require Notice To Affected Landowners If A Public Utility That Plans To Construct, Or Has Entered Into Agreements To Construct, An Energy Infrastructure Project That May Result In The Use Of Eminent Domain And To Prescribe The Methods And Content Of The Notice, And To Require The Office Of Regulatory Staff To Provide The Property Owner A Summary Of Owner Rights Under State Eminent Domain Law If The Property Owner Contacts The Office Of Regulatory Staff After Receiving Notice; By Adding Section 58-27-835 So As To Provide For The Terms And Conditions Of Electric Service To Commercial Data Centers; By Adding Section 58-27-836 So As To Provide For Reports To The Department Of Environmental Services Concerning Surface And Ground Water Used By Commercial Data Centers; By Adding Section 58-27-837 So As To... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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  • Data Center Moratorium

    H. 5286 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Prohibit Governmental Entities Of This State, Counties, Municipalities, Or Political Subdivisions From Granting Final Approval For Applications Or Permits For, Or Incentives Or Other Requests Related...

    Prohibit Governmental Entities Of This State, Counties, Municipalities, Or Political Subdivisions From Granting Final Approval For Applications Or Permits For, Or Incentives Or Other Requests Related To, New Data Centers Until January 1, 2028, And To Define "data Center." As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data Center Utility Costs

    H. 5215 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "south Carolina Ratepayer Protection And Large Load Customer Infrastructure Accountability Act" By Adding Chapter 44 To Title 58 So As To...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "south Carolina Ratepayer Protection And Large Load Customer Infrastructure Accountability Act" By Adding Chapter 44 To Title 58 So As To Provide Definitions, Prohibit Incremental Costs Resulting From Large Load Customers To Be Recovered From Customers In Another Customer Class; To Establish Contract Requirements Between Large Load Customers And Electrical Utilities; To Establish Review Standards For The Public Service Commission; And To Require Annual Reports From Large Load Customers; By Adding Section 13-1-80 So As To Establish Requirements Regarding Incentives That May Be Offered To Potential Large Load Customers; By Adding Section 6-29-550 So As To Establish Requirements Regarding Public Notice, Public Hearings, And Local Governmental Certifications Concerning Planning And Zoning Prior To The Receipt Of Certain Permits Or Incentives; And By Adding Section 49-1-100 So As To Require Potential Large Load Customers To Provide Plans Regarding Water Resources And Annual Reporting Requirements To The Department Of Environmental Services, And To Require The Department Of Environmental Services To Verify Water Usage Contingency... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

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  • Data Centers

    S. 902 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "data Center Siting Act"; By Adding Section 58-44-10 So As To Define Terms Pertaining To Data Center Siting; By Adding Section 58-44-20 So As...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "data Center Siting Act"; By Adding Section 58-44-10 So As To Define Terms Pertaining To Data Center Siting; By Adding Section 58-44-20 So As To Require A Certificate Issued By The Public Service Commission Before A Data Center May Begin Operations In South Carolina And To Provide For The Application Process; By Adding Section 58-44-30 So As To Provide For The Certification Proceeding Process; By Adding Section 58-44-40 So As To Provide For The Parties To A Certification Proceeding; By Adding Section 58-44-50 So As To Provide For The Evaluative Criteria For Consideration Of An Application; By Adding Section 58-44-60 So As To Provide For The Creation Of A Record Of Any Hearing And Testimony Taken Certification Proceeding; By Adding Section 58-44-70 So As To Provide For The Requirements For Granting Or Denying An Application; By Adding Section 58-44-80 So As To Provide For The Issuance Of An Order By The Commission; By Adding Section 58-44-90 So As To Provide For Operational Efficiency Standards; By Adding Section 58-44-100 So As To Provide For Water Efficiency Standards; By Adding Section 58-44-110 So As To Provide For Annual... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data Center Development

    S. 867 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "data Center Development Act"; By Adding Section 49-35-10 So As To Define Terms Pertaining To Data Center Development; By Adding Section...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "data Center Development Act"; By Adding Section 49-35-10 So As To Define Terms Pertaining To Data Center Development; By Adding Section 49-35-20 So As To Establish The Data Center Development Office In The Department Of Environmental Services, To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of The Office, To Establish The Data Center Industry Advisory Committee, To Provide For The Advisory Committee's Membership, And To Provide For The Advisory Committee's Powers And Duties; By Adding Section 49-35-30 So As To Require A Siting Permit Before A Data Center May Locate A Facility At A Particular Location, To Provide For The Permit Application Process, And To Provide For The Timeline For Consideration Of Applications; By Adding Section 49-35-40 So As To Provide For Performance based Operational Efficiency Standards, Water Efficiency Standards, And To Require Annual Reports; By Adding Section 49-35-50 So As To Provide For Infrastructure Adequacy Assessments, To Provide For Environmental Impact Assessments, And To Provide For Reasonable Buffer Requirements; By Adding Section 49-35-60 So As To Provide For The Public Service Commission's Role... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • The South Carolina Data Center Responsibility Act

    H. 4583 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "south Carolina Data Center Responsibility Act"; And By Adding Chapter 81 To Title 39 So As To Ensure That Data Centers Operating In South...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "south Carolina Data Center Responsibility Act"; And By Adding Chapter 81 To Title 39 So As To Ensure That Data Centers Operating In South Carolina Do So Responsibly, Sustainably, And Without Burdening Taxpayers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Commercial Data Center Water Usage Report

    S. 724 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 58-27-835 So As To Require Commercial Data Centers That Consume Three Million Gallons Of Water On A Monthly Basis To Annually Report Their Water...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 58-27-835 So As To Require Commercial Data Centers That Consume Three Million Gallons Of Water On A Monthly Basis To Annually Report Their Water Usage To The Department Of Environmental Services, To Provide Penalties, And To Define Necessary Terms. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Energy

    S. 784 In committee

    126th General Assembly.

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 58-37-20, Relating To The Public Service Commission, So As To Provide For Demand side Pilot Programs; By Amending Section 58-37-120, Relating...

    Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 58-37-20, Relating To The Public Service Commission, So As To Provide For Demand side Pilot Programs; By Amending Section 58-37-120, Relating To Applications For Permit, So As To Require A Public Comment Period For Any Application For A Permit For An Energy Infrastructure Project And To Require Notice To Affected Landowners If A Public Utility That Plans To Construct, Or Has Entered Into Agreements To Construct, An Energy Infrastructure Project That May Result In The Use Of Eminent Domain And To Prescribe The Methods And Content Of The Notice; By Adding Section 58-37-835 So As To Provide For The Terms And Conditions Of Electric Service To Commercial Data Centers; By Adding Section 58-37-836 So As To Provide For Reports To The Department Of Environmental Services Concerning Surface And Ground Water Used By Commercial Data Centers; By Amending Section 12-36-2120, Relating To Exemptions From Sales Tax, So As To Provide That The Computer Equipment Exemption Is Available To A Taxpayer That Entered Into A Fee In Lieu Agreement On Or Before May 30, 2025; To Provide That The Exemption For Electricity Used By A Technology Intensive... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

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South Dakota

10 bills, 2 signed

Signed into law 2

In committee 8

Tennessee

20 bills, 5 signed

Signed into law 5

In committee 12

Failed or died 3

  • AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to data centers.

    H.B. 2456 Died at adjournment

    114th General Assembly. Subjects: Utilities, Utility Districts.

    As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the department of revenue; requires fuel suppliers, and electric and water utilities that provide fuel and service respectively to...

    As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the department of revenue; requires fuel suppliers, and electric and water utilities that provide fuel and service respectively to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the department; requires the commissioner to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68, relative to high performance computing facilities.

    H.B. 1461 Died at adjournment

    114th General Assembly. Subjects: Computers and Electronic Processing.

    As introduced, requires high performance computing (HPC) facility operators to devote 50 percent of the computing and data processing output of the facility for a public benefit; requires HPC facility...

    As introduced, requires high performance computing (HPC) facility operators to devote 50 percent of the computing and data processing output of the facility for a public benefit; requires HPC facility operators to produce an annual report of the facility's energy consumption and carbon footprint; requires such operators to conduct an annual internal compliance audit and submit to an audit upon request by certain governmental entities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to data centers.

    S.B. 1682 Died at adjournment

    114th General Assembly. Subjects: Utilities, Utility Districts.

    As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report...

    As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the commission; requires the commission's executive director to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Texas

11 bills, 3 signed

Signed into law 3

In committee 8

Utah

3 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

Failed or died 2

Vermont

2 bills

Virginia

77 bills, 27 signed

Signed into law 27

  • Data centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report.

    H.B. 323 In effect

    2026 Regular Session.

    Department of Energy; use of waste heat from data centers; findings and recommendations; work group; report.

    Department of Energy; use of waste heat from data centers; findings and recommendations; work group; report. Directs the Department of Energy to lead efforts to accelerate the use of waste heat from data centers in the Commonwealth by making certain findings and recommendations and convening a work group to provide expertise, assistance, and feedback on the Department's efforts. The bill requires the Department to submit a report of its efforts, findings, legislative proposals, and recommendations no later than September 1, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.

    H.B. 507 In effect

    2026 Regular Session.

    Permit requirements for data centers; emission limits for certain engine generator sets.

    Permit requirements for data centers; emission limits for certain engine generator sets. Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from issuing an air permit for any application submitted for a data center on or after July 1, 2026, unless the emission limit for each engine generator, defined in the bill, established by such permit is equal to or less than the emissions achieved by a Tier 4 equivalent engine generator. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.

    S.B. 94 In effect

    2026 Regular Session.

    Siting of data centers; site assessment; high energy use facility.

    Siting of data centers; site assessment; high energy use facility. Provides that, prior to any approval of a rezoning application, special exception application, or special use permit for the siting of a new high energy use facility (HEUF), as defined in the bill, a locality shall require that an applicant perform and submit a site assessment to examine the sound profile of the HEUF on residential units and schools located within 500 feet of the HEUF property boundary. The bill also allows a locality to require that a site assessment examine the effect of the proposed facility on (i) ground and surface water resources, (ii) agricultural resources, (iii) parks, (iv) registered historic sites, and (v) forestland on the HEUF site or immediately contiguous land. The provisions of the bill shall not apply to a site with an existing legislative or administrative approval where an applicant is seeking an expansion or modification of an already existing or approved facility and such expansion does not exceed an additional 100 megawatts or more of electrical power. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

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  • Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.

    H.B. 496 Signed

    2026 Regular Session.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes and from data centers.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes and from data centers. Requires any water user required to register water withdrawal and use data to the State Water Control Board that provides water to another person offsite to include in its report, submitted on its regular reporting schedule, the total volume of potable water and, reported separately, the total volume of reclaimed water, as defined in the bill, provided during each month for each of the following categories: (i) a data center with an air permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality and (ii) to the extent available without utility billing system modifications, (a) domestic purposes, (b) commercial and industrial purposes, separately or combined as available, and (c) all other non categorized purposes. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 553. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.

    S.B. 553 Signed

    2026 Regular Session.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes and from data centers.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes and from data centers. Requires any water user required to register water withdrawal and use data to the State Water Control Board that provides water to another person offsite to include in its report, submitted on its regular reporting schedule, the total volume of potable water and, reported separately, the total volume of reclaimed water, as defined in the bill, provided during each month for each of the following categories: (i) a data center with an air permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality and (ii) to the extent available without utility billing system modifications, (a) domestic purposes, (b) commercial and industrial purposes, separately or combined as available, and (c) all other non categorized purposes. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 496. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Blockchain technology, digital asset mining, etc.; Jt. Commission on Technology & Science to study.

    S.B. 339 Signed

    2024 Regular Session. Subjects: Financial Institutions and Services, Study Commissions Committees and Reports, Uncodified Legislation, Commissions Boards and Institutions Generally. The record's tags: digital asset mining.

    Joint Commission on Technology and Science analysis; blockchain, digital asset mining, and cryptocurrency; report.

    Joint Commission on Technology and Science analysis; blockchain, digital asset mining, and cryptocurrency; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science to conduct an analysis of and make recommendations regarding the use of blockchain technology, digital asset mining, and cryptocurrency in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the Commission to submit its findings to the Chairmen of the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation and the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology no later than December 1, 2024. Joint Commission on Technology and Science analysis; blockchain, digital asset mining, and cryptocurrency; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science to conduct an analysis of and make recommendations regarding the use of blockchain technology, digital asset mining, and cryptocurrency in the Commonwealth. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Gambling data; use of Cloud Technology.

    H.B. 991 Signed

    2024 Regular Session. Subjects: Crimes and Offenses Generally, Gambling Lotteries Etc.

    Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts from the provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placement or operation of or communication to and from data center equipment in the Commonwealth...

    Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts from the provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placement or operation of or communication to and from data center equipment in the Commonwealth associated with the hosting of lottery games duly authorized by another state or jurisdiction and regulated and operated consistent with and exclusively for the benefit of such state or jurisdiction, provided that wagering on such games is legally authorized in such other state or jurisdiction and the individuals wagering on such games are required by the laws or regulations of such other state or jurisdiction to be physically located within the geographic bounds of such other state or jurisdiction at the time the wager is initiated or placed. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Illegal gambling; exemptions.

    S.B. 540 Signed

    2024 Regular Session. Subjects: Crimes and Offenses Generally, Gambling Lotteries Etc., Data Centers.

    Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts from the provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placement or operation of or communication to and from data center equipment in the Commonwealth...

    Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts from the provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placement or operation of or communication to and from data center equipment in the Commonwealth associated with the hosting of lottery games duly authorized by another state or jurisdiction and regulated and operated consistent with and exclusively for the benefit of such state or jurisdiction, provided that wagering on such games is legally authorized in such other state or jurisdiction and the individuals wagering on such games are required by the laws or regulations of such other state or jurisdiction to be physically located within the geographic bounds of such other state or jurisdiction at the time the wager is initiated or placed. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund; created.

    H.B. 2479 Signed

    2023 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxation, Trade and Commerce.

    Data centers and cloud computing; sales tax exemption; grant fund.

    Data centers and cloud computing; sales tax exemption; grant fund. Creates the Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund for the purpose of providing grants to qualified companies, defined in the bill as a company, including its affiliates, that enters into a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority and is expected to (i) make or cause to be made a capital investment of at least $50 billion and (ii) create at least 1,500 new full time jobs that pay an average annual wage of at least one and one half times the prevailing average wage in the locality where the job is located. The bill requires that, in order to become a qualified company, a company successfully complete a qualification process that includes an endorsement from the MEI Commission and approval in the appropriation act for the amount of grants that are to be provided. Data centers and cloud computing; sales tax exemption; grant fund. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • MEI Project Approval Commission; review procedures.

    H.B. 1769 Signed

    2023 Regular Session. Subjects: General Assembly, Study Commissions Committees and Reports, Commissions Boards and Institutions Generally.

    MEI Project Approval Commission; review procedures. Adds to the incentive packages for economic development, film, and episodic television projects that require MEI Project Approval Commission (the...

    MEI Project Approval Commission; review procedures. Adds to the incentive packages for economic development, film, and episodic television projects that require MEI Project Approval Commission (the Commission) review and approval any incentive package in which one of the incentives being sought includes a cash payment of more than $3.5 million from any fund prior to any performance metrics being met by the proposed project. The bill clarifies that in calculating whether the value of proposed incentives exceeds $10 million and thus requires review under current law, the value of existing nondiscretionary tax credits, tax incentives, and grants shall not be considered, with the exception of the sales tax exemption for data centers and the motion picture tax credit. In addition, the bill provides that economic development projects that propose to relocate or expand operations in one area of the Commonwealth while closing or reducing operations in another area of the Commonwealth shall be subject to Commission review only if the value of the proposed incentives exceeds $2.5 million. MEI Project Approval Commission; review procedures. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund; created.

    S.B. 1522 Signed

    2023 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxation, Trade and Commerce.

    Data centers and cloud computing; sales tax exemption; grant fund.

    Data centers and cloud computing; sales tax exemption; grant fund. Creates the Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund for the purpose of providing grants to qualified companies, defined in the bill as a company, including its affiliates, that enters into a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority and is expected to (i) make or cause to be made a capital investment of at least $50 billion and (ii) create at least 1,500 new full time jobs that pay an average annual wage of at least one and one half times the prevailing average wage in the locality where the job is located. The bill requires that, in order to become a qualified company, a company successfully complete a qualification process that includes an endorsement from the MEI Commission and approval in the appropriation act for the amount of grants that are to be provided. Data centers and cloud computing; sales tax exemption; grant fund. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; center fixtures are taxed as part of the real property where they are located, etc.

    H.B. 791 Signed

    2022 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Taxation, Real Property.

    Property tax; data centers. Provides that if data center fixtures are taxed as part of the real property where they are located, they shall be valued based on depreciated reproduction or replacement...

    Property tax; data centers. Provides that if data center fixtures are taxed as part of the real property where they are located, they shall be valued based on depreciated reproduction or replacement cost, rather than based on the amount of income they generate. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; center fixtures are taxed as part of the real property where they are located, etc.

    S.B. 513 Signed

    2022 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Taxation, Real Property.

    Property tax; data centers. Provides that if data center fixtures are taxed as part of the real property where they are located, they shall be valued based on depreciated reproduction or replacement...

    Property tax; data centers. Provides that if data center fixtures are taxed as part of the real property where they are located, they shall be valued based on depreciated reproduction or replacement cost, rather than based on the amount of income they generate. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; sales and use tax exemption, clarifies "distressed locality," report.

    H.B. 2273 Signed

    2021 Special I. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Sales and Use Tax, Study Commissions Committees and Reports, Taxation.

    Sales and use tax exemption for data centers. Reduces the job creation requirement to qualify for the sales and use tax exemption for data centers in a distressed locality from 25 to 10 jobs and...

    Sales and use tax exemption for data centers. Reduces the job creation requirement to qualify for the sales and use tax exemption for data centers in a distressed locality from 25 to 10 jobs and reduces the required capital investment from $150 million to $70 million for such data centers. The bill also redefines what criteria are used to identify a distressed locality; under the bill, a locality qualifies as distressed if it has an unemployment rate that is greater than the statewide unemployment rate and a poverty rate that exceeds the statewide poverty rate. The bill requires all data centers claiming the exemption to report certain information to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority (the Authority) and the Department of Taxation, in collaboration with the Authority, to aggregate and publish such information biennially. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; sales and use tax exemption, clarifies "distressed locality," report.

    S.B. 1423 Signed

    2021 Special I. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Sales and Use Tax, Study Commissions Committees and Reports, Taxation.

    Sales and use tax exemption for data centers. Reduces the job creation requirement to qualify for the sales and use tax exemption for data centers in a distressed locality from 25 to 10 jobs and...

    Sales and use tax exemption for data centers. Reduces the job creation requirement to qualify for the sales and use tax exemption for data centers in a distressed locality from 25 to 10 jobs and reduces the required capital investment from $150 million to $70 million for such data centers. The bill also redefines what criteria are used to identify a distressed locality; under the bill, a locality qualifies as distressed if it has an unemployment rate that is greater than the statewide unemployment rate and a poverty rate that exceeds the statewide poverty rate. The bill requires all data centers claiming the exemption to report certain information to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority (the Authority) and the Department of Taxation, in collaboration with the Authority, to aggregate and publish such information biennially. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.

    S.B. 268 Signed

    2018 Regular Session.

    Personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.

    Personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers. Creates a separate classification of tangible personal property, for valuation purposes, for computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center. The classification specifies that the computer equipment and peripherals shall be valued by means of a percentage or percentages of original cost or by any other method that reasonably may be expected to determine fair market value. This bill is identical to HB 828. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.

    H.B. 828 Signed

    2018 Regular Session.

    Personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.

    Personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers. Creates a separate classification of tangible personal property, for valuation purposes, for computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center. The classification specifies that the computer equipment and peripherals shall be valued by means of a percentage or percentages of original cost or by any other method that reasonably may be expected to determine fair market value. This bill is identical to SB 268. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for certain data centers.

    S.B. 64 Signed

    2016 Regular Session.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain data centers. Extends the sunset date for the sales and use tax exemption for certain data centers from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2035, and eliminates the sunset...

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain data centers. Extends the sunset date for the sales and use tax exemption for certain data centers from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2035, and eliminates the sunset date of June 30, 2020, for provisions of the existing law that allow the owner of the data center to count the jobs created and investments made by tenants to count toward the overall jobs and investment criteria for the exemption. If an entity previously created 50 new jobs at a data center in the Commonwealth in order to qualify for the exemption, those 50 jobs may be relocated to a new data center in the Commonwealth with a capital investment of at least $500 million on or after July 1, 2016, and count toward the new jobs requirement for the new data center to qualify for the exemption. The bill also makes a technical correction regarding a subdivision that is erroneously set out twice in the Code. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Personal property tax; classifications.

    H.B. 15 Signed

    2016 Regular Session.

    Personal property tax; classifications. Provides that if an item of tangible personal property falls within multiple classifications for local taxation, the rate of taxation is the lowest rate...

    Personal property tax; classifications. Provides that if an item of tangible personal property falls within multiple classifications for local taxation, the rate of taxation is the lowest rate assigned to such classifications. Current law provides that such personal property tax treatment applies only to motor vehicles and to computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for certain data centers.

    H.B. 872 Signed

    2016 Regular Session.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain data centers. Extends the sunset date for the sales and use tax exemption for certain data centers from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2035, and eliminates the sunset...

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain data centers. Extends the sunset date for the sales and use tax exemption for certain data centers from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2035, and eliminates the sunset date of June 30, 2020, for provisions of the existing law that allow the owner of the data center to count the jobs created and investments made by tenants to count toward the overall jobs and investment criteria for the exemption. If an entity previously created 50 new jobs at a data center in the Commonwealth in order to qualify for the exemption, those 50 jobs may be relocated to a new data center in the Commonwealth with a capital investment of at least $500 million on or after July 1, 2016, and count toward the new jobs requirement for the new data center to qualify for the exemption. The bill also makes a technical correction regarding a subdivision that is erroneously set out twice in the Code. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Income tax, corporate; taxable income of taxpayers with enterprise data center operations.

    H.B. 2162 Signed

    2015 Regular Session.

    Apportionment of corporate income tax; taxpayers with enterprise data center operations.

    Apportionment of corporate income tax; taxpayers with enterprise data center operations. Requires taxpayers with certain enterprise data center operations to use a formula for apportioning taxable income to the Commonwealth based on multiplying their incomes by the sales factor. The apportionment formula would apply only to taxpayers that have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority to make a new capital investment of at least $150 million in an enterprise data center on or after July 1, 2015, and such taxpayer would begin using the formula in the taxable year that the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority certifies that the investment has been completed. The provisions of the bill would be effective for taxable years beginning July 1, 2016, and would be phased in with the apportionment formula having a 100 percent sales factor by July 1, 2017. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Income tax, corporate; taxable income of taxpayers with enterprise data center operations.

    S.B. 1142 Signed

    2015 Regular Session.

    Apportionment of corporate income tax; taxpayers with enterprise data center operations.

    Apportionment of corporate income tax; taxpayers with enterprise data center operations. Requires taxpayers with certain enterprise data center operations to use a formula for apportioning taxable income to the Commonwealth based on multiplying their incomes by the sales factor. The apportionment formula would apply only to taxpayers that have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority to make a new capital investment of at least $150 million in an enterprise data center on or after July 1, 2015, and such taxpayer would begin using the formula in the taxable year that the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority certifies that the investment has been completed. The provisions of the bill would be effective for taxable years beginning July 1, 2016, and would be phased in with the apportionment formula having a 100 percent sales factor by July 1, 2017. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Personal property tax, tangible; computer equipment & peripherals used in data centers, definition.

    S.B. 1133 Signed

    2013 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Personal Property and Personal Property Tax, Taxation.

    Tangible personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.

    Tangible personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers. Creates a separate classification, for purposes of permitting localities to set a lower personal property tax rate, on computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Personal property tax, tangible; computer equipment & peripherals used in data centers, definition.

    H.B. 1699 Signed

    2013 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Personal Property and Personal Property Tax, Taxation.

    Tangible personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.

    Tangible personal property tax; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers. Creates a separate classification, for purposes of permitting localities to set a lower personal property tax rate, on computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption includes certain computer equipment and enabling software.

    H.B. 216 Signed

    2012 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Sales and Use Tax, Taxation.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain computer equipment and enabling software.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain computer equipment and enabling software. Expands the sales and use tax exemption for the purchase or lease of computer equipment or enabling software by data centers by extending it to tenants of the centers, and by including jobs created not only by the data center operator but also by the tenants of the data center in collectively meeting the level of new jobs required for eligibility for the exemption. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption includes certain computer equipment and enabling software.

    S.B. 112 Signed

    2012 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Sales and Use Tax, Taxation.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain computer equipment and enabling software.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain computer equipment and enabling software. Expands the sales and use tax exemption for the purchase or lease of computer equipment or enabling software by data centers by extending it to tenants of the centers, and by including jobs created not only by the data center operator but also by the tenants of the data center in collectively meeting the level of new jobs required for eligibility for the exemption. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; lowers job threshold to receive exemption for certain computer equipment.

    H.B. 1298 Signed

    2010 Regular Session.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain computer equipment used in large data centers.

    Sales and use tax exemption; certain computer equipment used in large data centers. Lowers the new job threshold to receive the sales and use tax exemption from 50 new employees to 25 for a data center located in either a locality with an unemployment rate at least 150 percent of the state average or located in an enterprise zone. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

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  • Electric utilities; data center cost allocation.

    S.B. 960 Passed first chamber

    2025 Regular Session. Passed its first chamber.

    Electric utilities; data center cost allocation. Directs the State Corporation Commission to initiate proceedings to determine if the current allocation of costs among different customer...

    Electric utilities; data center cost allocation. Directs the State Corporation Commission to initiate proceedings to determine if the current allocation of costs among different customer classifications of electric utilities requires customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the costs of customers that are data centers. If the Commission determines that the current allocation of costs requires customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the costs of customers that are data centers, the bill directs the Commission to promulgate such rules as necessary to eliminate or minimize such unreasonable subsidies to the maximum possible extent. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

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  • Data centers; policy of the Commonwealth.

    H.B. 591 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Policy of the Commonwealth; data centers. Provides that it is the policy of the Commonwealth to encourage the responsible operation of data centers in the Commonwealth while supporting grid...

    Policy of the Commonwealth; data centers. Provides that it is the policy of the Commonwealth to encourage the responsible operation of data centers in the Commonwealth while supporting grid reliability, affordability, and the deployment of renewable resources. The bill provides that in furtherance of this policy, the Commonwealth shall (i) promote coordination between data centers, state agencies, and regional grid operators to share information on energy usage, interconnection timelines, and barriers to rapid deployment of renewable and flexible energy resources; (ii) incentivize data centers to participate in demand response programs, implement energy storage and management systems, and leverage automated technologies to reduce peak demand and support grid stability; (iii) encourage flexible energy practices that allow data centers to adjust energy consumption in real time in alignment with available renewable generation; (iv) ensure large scale data centers pay their fair share of infrastructure investments, mitigating impacts on residential and small business ratepayers; (v) require data centers to report water and aggregated energy usage, sustainability measures, and... As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required.

    S.B. 334 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required.

    Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required. Requires localities disposing of any permanent easements or rights of way for the construction of (i) new electric transmission or distribution facilities of more than 69 kilovolts, (ii) data center operations or supporting electric transmission or distribution facilities of more than 69 kilovolts, or (iii) any commercial or industrial facility that requires electric service through facilities described in clause (i) to hold a public hearing prior to disposing of any such real property interest. The bill requires that such public hearing include a disclosure of the proposed use, anticipated impacts to the community and environment, and any alternative locations considered by the governing body. Finally, the bill mandates that no vote on any action intended to dispose of any real property interest may be taken until a public hearing is held. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers, delayed effective date.

    H.B. 897 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Retail sales and use tax; exemption for data centers. Requires a data center operator, in order to be eligible for the existing data center sales and use tax exemption, to (i) beginning July 1, 2027...

    Retail sales and use tax; exemption for data centers. Requires a data center operator, in order to be eligible for the existing data center sales and use tax exemption, to (i) beginning July 1, 2027, not use co located generating facilities that emit carbon dioxide, other than backup generators; (ii) beginning July 1, 2029, contract for a certain percentage of energy, capacity, and renewable energy certificates from clean energy resources, as evidenced by a certification from the State Corporation Commission, or contracts and service agreements; (iii) utilize only non carbon dioxide emitting backup power sources, such as energy storage resources, beginning on a date dependent on the data center's initial service date; and (iv) demonstrate, for any new data center issued a final certificate of occupancy or its equivalent on or after January 1, 2030, or for any data center operator seeking an amended memorandum of understanding, sufficient investment in environmental management and energy efficiency measures to provide system wide benefits, as defined in the bill. Finally, the bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Tier 2 emergency generators; SCC shall evaluate impact of requiring data centers to limit use, etc.

    S.B. 336 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    State Corporation Commission; data center generators. Directs the State Corporation Commission to evaluate the impact of requiring data centers to limit the use of Tier 2 generators and prioritize the...

    State Corporation Commission; data center generators. Directs the State Corporation Commission to evaluate the impact of requiring data centers to limit the use of Tier 2 generators and prioritize the use of Tier 4 equivalent or better generators. The bill requires the Commission to submit a report on any findings to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the House Committees on Appropriations and Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources no later than October 15, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund; reclaimed water usage, definitions.

    S.B. 417 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund; reclaimed water usage.

    Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund; reclaimed water usage. Requires data center operators applying for grant payments from the Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund to utilize reclaimed water, defined in the bill, for water dependent cooling processes at data center and cloud computing cluster operations facilities. The bill gradually increases the reclaimed water utilization requirement at such facilities from 60 percent of all water dependent cooling processes beginning on July 1, 2027, to 100 percent on and after July 1, 2031. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Siting of large data centers; site assessment, standards, civil penalties.

    S.B. 552 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Department of Environmental Quality; siting of large data centers; site assessment; standards; civil penalties.

    Department of Environmental Quality; siting of large data centers; site assessment; standards; civil penalties. Requires a locality, prior to any approval of a rezoning application, special exception, or special use permit for the siting or major expansion of a large data center, as those terms are defined in the bill, to conduct an initial public hearing regarding such siting or expansion and to require the applicant to perform a site assessment including certain specified information and to submit such site assessment to the locality and the Department of Environmental Quality (the Department). The bill directs the locality to hold a second public hearing upon such submission. The bill requires the Department to review such site assessment to ensure compliance with site assessment standards established by the Department, including standards for noise impacts, light pollution and illumination at night, water usage and source impacts, air emissions, traffic and other construction phase impacts, and other impacts of proximity to residential units and schools. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.

    H.B. 1515 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium. Prohibits final approval of any application for a rezoning, special exception, special use permit, site plan, or plan of development for the...

    Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium. Prohibits final approval of any application for a rezoning, special exception, special use permit, site plan, or plan of development for the siting of a new data center by a locality until the earlier of (i) the fulfillment of all pending requests for interconnection to distribution service by an electric utility customer that is a data center or (ii) July 1, 2028. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Local composite index school funding formula; data center revenue.

    H.B. 1101 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Department of Education; local composite index school funding formula; data center revenue.

    Department of Education; local composite index school funding formula; data center revenue. Requires the Department of Education, in coordination with the Department of Taxation, no later than December 1, 2026, to revise the local composite index school funding formula to include as a factor in the calculation of required local effort any local revenue generated by any data center, as defined in relevant law, in the local school division, including real property taxes and business personal property taxes attributable to the operation of any such center, while also ensuring that no local school division that does not have such a data center is disadvantaged by any such revision. The bill requires the Department to submit such revised formula to the General Assembly no later than December 1, 2026, for approval pursuant to the general appropriation act enacted during any regular or special session during the 2026 calendar year before utilizing and making calculations according to the formula and provide that if the General Assembly grants such approval, the Department of Education shall apply such revised formula effective beginning with the 2028-2030 biennium. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data center tax revenue; creates local residential renewable energy incentive program.

    H.B. 1132 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Data center tax revenue; local residential renewable energy incentive program; tangible personal property tax reimbursement; penalty.

    Data center tax revenue; local residential renewable energy incentive program; tangible personal property tax reimbursement; penalty. Authorizes the governing body of any county, city, or town that collects real or personal property taxes for any real or personal property owned by a data center to create a local residential renewable energy incentive program, through which funds shall be used to reduce existing utility bills for residential customers, to reduce reliance upon fossil fuel power generation facilities, to reduce the need for construction and placement of new transmission lines, and to minimize future electricity costs for residential customers. The bill provides that 15 percent of new data center revenue, defined in the bill, shall be spent toward residential solar and battery storage investment and 15 percent of new data center revenue shall be spent toward providing pro rata reimbursements for residents' tangible personal property tax assessments for any qualifying vehicle. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; certain data from water users, water use consumption.

    H.B. 589 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption of data centers.

    Certain data from water users; water use consumption of data centers. Requires any water user that provides water to a data center, as defined in the bill, and is required to register certain water withdrawal and use data with the State Water Control Board to report to the Board, on a monthly basis or as frequent a basis as practicable, the total volume of water, including the portion that is reclaimed water, provided to such data center during the reporting period. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Aggregate air pollution; Department of Environmental Quality to study, data center generators.

    H.B. 607 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Department of Environmental Quality; study of aggregate air pollution; data center generators; report.

    Department of Environmental Quality; study of aggregate air pollution; data center generators; report. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to conduct a three year study to research and model a variety of scenarios regarding aggregate air pollution in areas with a large volume of data centers and provide recommendations for future handling of minor air permits for data center generators and the need for increased air quality monitoring in the Commonwealth. The Department is directed to report its findings and any recommendations to the Chairs of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources by October 1, 2029. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Virginia's Great Outdoors Act; established, creates data center land conservation tax.

    H.B. 641 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Virginia's Great Outdoors Act established; data center land conservation tax; land preservation distributions and appropriations.

    Virginia's Great Outdoors Act established; data center land conservation tax; land preservation distributions and appropriations. Creates a data center land preservation tax on and after January 1, 2027, in an amount equal to $3 per square foot of each data center facility footprint, as defined in the bill, and directs no less than $250 million of revenues from the tax to be distributed for various land protection and preservation purposes, including into the Virginia Tribal Commitment Fund, as created in the bill. The bill also repeals provisions requiring the Governor to include in the budget bill or in his amendments to the general appropriation act a recommended appropriation from the general fund, up to $20 million, for land preservation as follows: (i) 80 percent of the unissued credits to the Virginia Land Conservation Fund, of which at least 50 percent must be used for acquisitions with public access; (ii) 10 percent to the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund; and (iii) 10 percent to the Virginia Farmland and Forestland Preservation Fund. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • State Corporation Commission; cost allocation proceedings for certain electric utilities.

    H.B. 658 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    State Corporation Commission; cost allocation proceedings for certain electric utilities.

    State Corporation Commission; cost allocation proceedings for certain electric utilities. Directs the State Corporation Commission to conduct proceedings to review cost allocation among different customer classifications for certain electric utilities. For Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power, the Commission is directed to determine if the cost allocation of transmission costs require customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the transmission costs attributable to serving customers that are data centers by January 1, 2027. For Dominion Energy, the Commission is directed to determine if the current allocation of generation and distribution costs require customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the generation and distribution costs attributable to serving customers that are data centers by January 1, 2028. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • RS and UT; commercial and industrial exemptions, disclosure of data center operator exemption.

    H.B. 784 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Retail sales and use tax; commercial and industrial exemptions; disclosure of data center operator exemption.

    Retail sales and use tax; commercial and industrial exemptions; disclosure of data center operator exemption. Requires the Department of Taxation to annually publish a report including the name of all data center operators receiving a retail sales and use tax exemption, and for each such data center operator, (i) the amount of exemption claimed, (ii) whether the required job creation and capital investments goals set by a data center operator's memorandum of understanding have been met, and (iii) its employment levels and average annual wages paid to its employees. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; energy generation and storage, report.

    H.B. 824 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Department of Energy; energy generation and storage by data centers; work group; report.

    Department of Energy; energy generation and storage by data centers; work group; report. Directs the Department of Energy to convene a work group to study the cost and feasibility of (i) energy generation by data centers, (ii) the use of such energy generation to serve as backup or primary generation for data centers, and (iii) the use of energy storage resources by data centers in the Commonwealth. The work group shall also examine the potential for partnerships with public universities to support the development of advanced energy technologies. The work group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by September 1, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; commercial and industrial exemptions, data centers.

    H.B. 961 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Retail sales and use tax; commercial and industrial exemptions; data centers.

    Retail sales and use tax; commercial and industrial exemptions; data centers. Limits, beginning July 1, 2026, the retail sales and use tax exemption for computer equipment or enabling software to (i) the purchase or lease of equipment or enabling software for use in a data center, provided that such purchase or lease takes place prior to the start of operations for such data center, or (ii) the purchase or lease of equipment or enabling software as part of a refresh cycle of an existing data center. The bill defines "refresh cycle" to mean purchases or leases made to replace, repair, or upgrade the equipment or enabling software that improve the energy efficiency of such equipment or software. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Virginia's Great Outdoors Act; established, creates data center land conservation tax.

    S.B. 393 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Virginia's Great Outdoors Act established; land preservation distributions and appropriations.

    Virginia's Great Outdoors Act established; land preservation distributions and appropriations. Creates a data center land preservation tax on and after January 1, 2027, in an amount equal to $3 per square foot of each data center facility footprint, as defined in the bill, and directs no less than $250 million of revenues from the tax to be distributed for various land protection and preservation purposes, including into the Virginia Tribal Commitment Fund, as created in the bill. The bill also repeals provisions requiring the Governor to include in the budget bill or in his amendments to the general appropriation act a recommended appropriation from the general fund, up to $20 million, for land preservation as follows: (i) 80 percent of the unissued credits to the Virginia Land Conservation Fund, of which at least 50 percent must be used for acquisitions with public access; (ii) 10 percent to the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund; and (iii) 10 percent to the Virginia Farmland and Forestland Preservation Fund. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers.

    S.B. 465 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center...

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center purchases. Under the bill, a data center operator shall be eligible for the exemption only if such operator demonstrates that (i) its facilities either have a power usage effectiveness score of no greater than 1.2 or, for data centers co located in buildings with other commercial uses, achieve an energy efficiency level of no less than the most efficient 15 percent of similar buildings constructed in the previous five years and (ii) by January 1, 2028, it will procure carbon free renewable energy and associated renewable energy certificates equal to 90 percent of its electricity requirements or its electricity will be otherwise derived from non carbon emitting, renewable sources. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electric utilities; cost recovery, costs substantially related to serving data center customers.

    S.B. 466 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers.

    Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers. Prohibits the costs associated with the construction or extension of any electric distribution infrastructure that primarily serves the load of a data center, including the costs of any associated land acquisition, from being recovered from any other customer. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; rainwater harvesting systems.

    S.B. 521 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Data centers; rainwater harvesting systems. Requires any new construction or substantial expansion, as defined in the bill, of a data center, as defined in the bill, to (i) include a rainwater...

    Data centers; rainwater harvesting systems. Requires any new construction or substantial expansion, as defined in the bill, of a data center, as defined in the bill, to (i) include a rainwater harvesting system sufficient to capture rainwater runoff from at least 30 percent of the total roof surface area of such data center and (ii) use such harvested rainwater for non potable water needs, as defined in the bill, including irrigation or the dissipation of heat from any component of such data center. The bill also requires any such system to be designed, installed, and periodically inspected by a person certified by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering and authorizes the State Board of Health to promulgate regulations in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Quality as necessary to effectuate the provisions of the bill. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electric utilities; cost recovery, costs substantially related to serving data center customers.

    H.B. 503 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Electric utilities; cost recovery; costs substantially related to serving data center customers.

    Electric utilities; cost recovery; costs substantially related to serving data center customers. Prohibits the recovery of costs incurred by an electric utility that (i) are substantially related to the provision of electric service to data center customers and (ii) would not have been incurred but for the demand of such data center customers from being included in any rates or charges approved by the State Corporation Commission under current law, unless such rates and charges are designed to recover, or substantially recover, such costs solely from data center customers. Under the bill, "data center customers" are data centers with a peak demand of 100 megawatts or greater. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; industrial zoning.

    H.B. 511 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Data centers; industrial zoning. Requires a locality to review and amend its zoning ordinance to (i) designate data centers as industrial uses for zoning purposes; (ii) review the locations of zones...

    Data centers; industrial zoning. Requires a locality to review and amend its zoning ordinance to (i) designate data centers as industrial uses for zoning purposes; (ii) review the locations of zones allowing data centers by right, and adjust the zoning map, if needed, considering proximity to residential areas; (iii) review the minimum requirements in the zoning ordinance, such as setbacks and building heights, for the purpose of mitigating negative impacts on residential or other sensitive areas and consider adding requirements specific to data centers as needed; (iv) identify optimal areas for data center development in the locality, including locations that are suitable from the locality's perspective as well as the industry's perspective; (v) consider zoning ordinance changes to reduce the likelihood of noisy data centers, including through limiting allowable locations and requiring sound modeling, and prohibit the constant low frequency noise of data centers from reaching residential areas; and (vi) require commitments from data centers making zoning requests to sufficiently mitigate negative impacts on any nearby residential areas. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; use of emergency generation unit, disclosure requirements.

    H.B. 154 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Department of Environmental Quality; data centers; use of emergency generation unit; disclosure requirements.

    Department of Environmental Quality; data centers; use of emergency generation unit; disclosure requirements. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to require each data center that operates an emergency generation unit, as those terms are defined in the bill, to report on a publicly accessible website within 24 hours the times when such emergency generation unit will be in operation. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; taxes on banks that are tenants of a center.

    S.B. 93 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    Bank franchise tax; retail sales and use tax; tangible personal property tax; data centers.

    Bank franchise tax; retail sales and use tax; tangible personal property tax; data centers. Provides that on and after July 1, 2026, if any tenant of a data center is a bank, then the retail sales and use tax exemption for data center computer equipment shall not apply to the data center operator and any tenants of the data center. The bill also adds computer equipment and peripherals of all banks used in a data center to personal property that is taxable for banks subject to the bank franchise tax in lieu of most other taxes. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; local authority considering any land use application.

    H.B. 2712 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Siting of data centers; local authority. Provides that a locality, in considering any land use application required for the siting of a data center, may (i) require and consider water use estimates...

    Siting of data centers; local authority. Provides that a locality, in considering any land use application required for the siting of a data center, may (i) require and consider water use estimates for proposed data center developments; (ii) require sound modeling studies for proposed data center developments; (iii) establish and enforce maximum allowable sound levels for operational data center facilities, including the use of alternative low frequency metrics, and include such requirements in zoning ordinances; and (iv) require and consider power load demand estimates for a proposed data center development. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers, definitions.

    H.B. 2715 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain wage rate standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center purchases.

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain wage rate standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center purchases. Under the bill, a data center operator shall be eligible for the exemption only if such operator ensures that every building service employee, as defined by the bill, employed at the data center is compensated at a rate that is no less than the standard building service employee rate, as defined by the bill. The bill requires the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority to audit any qualifying person claiming this exemption to determine whether such person is in compliance with the wage requirements. Upon three violations of the wage requirement, the Department of Taxation shall revoke any such exemption received by a data center operator or tenant and require repayment. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; commercial & industrial exemptions for data centers in Northern Virginia.

    H.B. 2685 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Retail sales and use tax; commercial and industrial exemptions; data centers.

    Retail sales and use tax; commercial and industrial exemptions; data centers. Provides that, between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2030, the retail sales and use tax exemption for computer equipment or enabling software purchased or leased for use in a data center shall not apply for such equipment if it is purchased or leased for use in a data center that is constructed after July 1, 2025, in Planning District 8. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; data center exemption expiration, distribution of revenues.

    S.B. 1425 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Retail sales and use tax; data center exemption expiration; distribution of revenues.

    Retail sales and use tax; data center exemption expiration; distribution of revenues. Provides for a sunset on the data center retail sales and use tax exemption, and any extensions thereof, on and after July 1, 2025. The bill requires that the revenues generated by the expiration of the exemption be distributed for school construction and road and bridge construction. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers, reports.

    H.B. 2578 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Retail sales and use tax; exemption for data centers; reports. Requires a data center operator, in order to be eligible for the existing data center sales and use tax exemption to (i) beginning July...

    Retail sales and use tax; exemption for data centers; reports. Requires a data center operator, in order to be eligible for the existing data center sales and use tax exemption to (i) beginning July 1, 2030, purchase a certain percentage of the data center's annual electric load from clean energy resources, (ii) beginning July 1, 2030, demonstrate sufficient investment in energy efficiency measures to provide system wide benefits, and (iii) beginning July 1, 2027, use only backup generators that meet certain emissions standards. The bill requires the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation to examine the cost and feasibility of data centers using onsite backup and primary generation that is not diesel fired and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than December 1, 2025. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Tangible personal property; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.

    H.B. 2428 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. The record's tags: digital asset mining.

    Classification of tangible personal property; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers; facilities housing systems used to engage in digital asset mining business activities.

    Classification of tangible personal property; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers; facilities housing systems used to engage in digital asset mining business activities. Provides that, for purposes of the separate tax classification of tangible personal property for computer equipment and peripherals used in a data center, a data center includes facilities housing systems used to engage in digital mining business activities, defined in the bill. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption data centers.

    S.B. 1196 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center...

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center purchases. Under the bill, a data center operator shall be eligible for the exemption only if such operator demonstrates that (i) its facilities either have a power usage effectiveness score of no greater than 1.2 or, for data centers co located in buildings with other commercial uses, achieve an energy efficiency level of no less than the most efficient 15 percent of similar buildings constructed in the previous five years and (ii) by January 1, 2028, it will procure carbon free renewable energy and associated renewable energy certificates equal to 90 percent of its electricity requirements or its electricity will be otherwise derived from non carbon emitting, renewable sources. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers.

    S.B. 1243 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers.

    Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers. Prohibits the costs associated with the construction or extension of any electric distribution infrastructure that primarily serves the load of a data center from being recovered from any other customer. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; sitings near parks, schools, and residential areas.

    H.B. 1984 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Siting of data centers; parks, schools, and residential areas. Requires that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center, as defined in the bill, be approved...

    Siting of data centers; parks, schools, and residential areas. Requires that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center, as defined in the bill, be approved only for areas that are one quarter mile or more from federal, state, or local parks, schools, and property zoned or used for residential use. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; industrial zoning.

    H.B. 2026 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Data centers; industrial zoning. Requires a locality to review and amend its zoning ordinance to (i) designate data centers as industrial uses for zoning purposes; (ii) review the locations of zones...

    Data centers; industrial zoning. Requires a locality to review and amend its zoning ordinance to (i) designate data centers as industrial uses for zoning purposes; (ii) review the locations of zones allowing data centers by right, and adjust the zoning map, if needed, considering proximity to residential areas; (iii) review the minimum requirements in the zoning ordinance, such as setbacks and building heights, for the purpose of mitigating negative impacts on residential or other sensitive areas and consider adding requirements specific to data centers as needed; (iv) identify optimal areas for data center development in the locality, including locations that are suitable from the locality's perspective as well as the industry's perspective; (v) consider zoning ordinance changes to reduce the likelihood of noisy data centers, including through limiting allowable locations and requiring sound modeling, and prohibit the constant low frequency noise of data centers from reaching residential areas; and (vi) require commitments from data centers making zoning requests to sufficiently mitigate negative impacts on any nearby residential areas. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • School boards; entitlement to one-time fee from certain data centers.

    H.B. 2028 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    School boards; entitlement to one time fee from certain data centers.

    School boards; entitlement to one time fee from certain data centers. Provides that any school board that governs a school division that contains a public school located within three miles of a data center, as such term is defined in relevant law, that received its certificate of occupancy from the relevant locality after July 1, 2025, is entitled to a one time fee of $250,000 to be paid by the owner of such data center no later than 90 days after the issuance of such data center's certificate of occupancy by the locality. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electric utilities; data center cost allocation.

    H.B. 2101 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Electric utilities; data center cost allocation. Directs the State Corporation Commission to initiate proceedings to determine if the current allocation of costs among different customer...

    Electric utilities; data center cost allocation. Directs the State Corporation Commission to initiate proceedings to determine if the current allocation of costs among different customer classifications of electric utilities requires customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the costs of customers that are data centers. If the Commission determines that the current allocation of costs requires customers that are not data centers to unreasonably subsidize the costs of customers that are data centers, the bill directs the Commission to promulgate such rules as necessary to eliminate or minimize such unreasonable subsidies to the maximum possible extent. The bill directs the Commission to complete such proceedings prior to January 1, 2026. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use.

    S.B. 1045 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use. Requires that any local government land use application for the siting of a data center shall only be approved if such application is...

    Siting of data centers; property classified for industrial use. Requires that any local government land use application for the siting of a data center shall only be approved if such application is for a data center located on property classified by local ordinance for industrial use. The bill applies only to such applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; noise abatement.

    S.B. 1046 In committee

    2025 Regular Session.

    Data centers; noise abatement. Provides that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center shall be approved only in accordance with certain notice and noise...

    Data centers; noise abatement. Provides that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center shall be approved only in accordance with certain notice and noise abatement requirements. The bill provides that residents within a half mile radius of the parcel shall receive notice of the proposed data center and that the data center operator shall hold two neighborhood meetings. The bill requires a data center operator to design and build the data center to incorporate sound mitigation methods sufficient to prevent the sound levels emanating from the data center from exceeding the ambient noise levels that were observed in a baseline study, as determined by a third party acoustic engineer. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    The rest is on the bill page.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Siting of data centers; locality may perform site assessment before approval.

    H.B. 338 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Counties Cities and Towns, Data Centers.

    Siting of data centers; site assessment. Allows a locality, prior to any approval for the siting of a data center, to perform a site assessment to examine the effect of the data center on water usage...

    Siting of data centers; site assessment. Allows a locality, prior to any approval for the siting of a data center, to perform a site assessment to examine the effect of the data center on water usage and carbon emissions within the locality. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment or enabling software.

    H.B. 1546 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Sales and Use Tax, Taxation, Data Centers.

    Sales and use tax; exemption for data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers.

    S.B. 664 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Public Service Companies, Electric Companies, Infrastructure, Data Centers.

    Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers.

    Electric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers. Prohibits the costs associated with the construction or extension of any electric distribution infrastructure that primarily serves the load of a data center from being recovered from any other customer. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Localities hosting data center infrastructure; DHCD to study revenue sharing program.

    H.J.R. 64 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Study Commissions Committees and Reports, Counties Cities and Towns, Infrastructure, Data Centers.

    Resolution. It states a position and does not change the law.

    Study; Department of Housing and Community Development; revenue sharing program for localities hosting data center infrastructure; report.

    Study; Department of Housing and Community Development; revenue sharing program for localities hosting data center infrastructure; report. Directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to study creating a revenue sharing program for localities hosting data center infrastructure for data centers located in other localities. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Data centers; energy usage.

    H.B. 910 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Study Commissions Committees and Reports, Mines Minerals and Energy, Data Centers.

    Department of Energy; data center energy usage. Requires each data center located in the Commonwealth to make a quarterly energy source report to the Department of Energy's Division of Renewable...

    Department of Energy; data center energy usage. Requires each data center located in the Commonwealth to make a quarterly energy source report to the Department of Energy's Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency that identifies the amount of energy, disaggregated by the source of energy, consumed by the data center in the previous quarter. The bill requires the Division to publish aggregate deidentified data from such reports on its website. The bill also directs the Secretary of Commerce and Trade to convene a work group to estimate the future energy demands of the data center industry in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the work group to include representatives from the Department of Energy, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, the State Corporation Commission, the data center industry, electric utilities, and other interested stakeholders. The Secretary is required to report the findings of the work group to the General Assembly by November 30, 2024. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Siting of data centers; impacts on resources and historically significant sites.

    S.B. 284 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Counties Cities and Towns, Data Centers.

    Siting of data centers; impacts on resources and historically significant sites.

    Siting of data centers; impacts on resources and historically significant sites. Provides that any local government land use application required for the siting of a data center shall only be approved in areas where the data center will (i) have a minimal impact on historic, agricultural, and cultural resources and (ii) not be within one mile of a national park, state park, or other historically significant site. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Siting of data centers; site assessment.

    S.B. 285 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Counties Cities and Towns, Data Centers.

    Siting of data centers; site assessment. Requires a locality, prior to any approval for the siting of a data center, to require disclosure of water and power usage at full build out and perform a site...

    Siting of data centers; site assessment. Requires a locality, prior to any approval for the siting of a data center, to require disclosure of water and power usage at full build out and perform a site assessment to examine the effect of the data center on water usage, the regional electric grid, and carbon emissions as well as any impacts on agricultural, historic, and cultural resources within the locality. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Stormwater management regulations; enterprise data center operations.

    S.B. 289 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Waters of the State Ports and Harbors, Stormwater Management.

    Stormwater management regulations; enterprise data center operations.

    Stormwater management regulations; enterprise data center operations. Directs the State Water Control Board to adopt regulations that require certain stormwater management techniques for land disturbances related to the construction, expansion, or operation of an enterprise data center operation, as defined in the bill, that is located within one mile of any land owned or operated as a unit of the National Park Service or designated as a Virginia State Park or state forest. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Electric utilities; data center demand, allocation of costs among customer classes.

    S.B. 191 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Public Service Companies, Electric Companies, Uncodified Legislation.

    Electric utilities; data center demand; allocation of costs among customer classes.

    Electric utilities; data center demand; allocation of costs among customer classes. Directs the State Corporation Commission to ensure that any plan, petition, or proposal from a utility to meet demand associated with data centers considers generation, transmission, and distribution system costs so as to meet such demand at the lowest aggregate reasonable cost. The bill also directs the Commission to initiate a proceeding, on or before December 31, 2024, (i) to determine if the current allocation of costs among customers and the different classifications of customers of electric utilities results in customers that are data centers receiving unreasonable subsidies from other customers or classifications of customers and (ii) if it determines unreasonable subsidies exist, to amend such allocation of costs. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use Tax; certain exemption for data centers.

    S.B. 192 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Sales and Use Tax, Taxation, Retail Sales and Use Tax.

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center...

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center purchases. Under the bill, a data center operator shall be eligible for the exemption only if such operator demonstrates that (i) its facilities either (a) have a power usage effectiveness score of no greater than 1.2 or (b) for data centers co located in buildings with other commercial uses, achieve an energy efficiency level of no less than the most efficient 15 percent of similar buildings constructed in the previous five years and (ii) it will procure carbon free renewable energy and associated renewable energy certificates from facilities equal to 90 percent of its electricity requirements or that its electricity will be otherwise derived from non carbon emitting, renewable sources. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Retail Sales and Use tax; exemption for data centers.

    H.B. 116 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Computer Services and Uses, Sales and Use Tax, Taxation, Retail Sales and Use Tax.

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center...

    Sales and use tax exemption; data centers. Requires data center operators to meet certain energy efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the sales and use tax exemption for data center purchases. Under the bill, a data center operator shall be eligible for the exemption only if such operator demonstrates that (i) its facilities either (a) have a power usage effectiveness score of no greater than 1.2 or (b) for data centers co located in buildings with other commercial uses, achieve an energy efficiency level of no less than the most efficient 15 percent of similar buildings constructed in the previous five years and (ii) it will procure carbon free renewable energy and associated renewable energy certificates from facilities equal to 90 percent of its electricity requirements or that its electricity will be otherwise derived from non carbon emitting, renewable sources. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Washington

5 bills, 3 signed

West Virginia

19 bills, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

In committee 18

  • Create a limited and predictable water-quantity review framework for High Impact Data Centers (HIDCs) in West Virginia.

    H.B. 5590 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Environment.

    The purpose of this bill relates to water quantity disclosure and review for high impact data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Certified Microgrid Program

    H.B. 5611 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    The purpose of this bill to clarify the management of data centers in growth counties with majority karst hydrogeology. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • To restore local control in the decision making process in regard to data centers

    H.B. 5620 In committee

    2026 Regular Session.

    The purpose of this bill is to restore local control in the decision making process regarding data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Prevention of data center collection of citizen data

    H.B. 5032 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Consumer Protection, Public Safety.

    The purpose of this bill is to create the Citizens' Data Center Transparency Act. The bill creates a prohibition on use of data centers for unconstitutional surveillance. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Department of Commerce rule relating to certification of microgrid district or certification as high impact data center

    S.B. 695 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Rules.

    The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data...

    The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center.This section is new; therefore, As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • To create a buffer zone between a data center and residence, school or house of worship

    H.B. 4948 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Consumer Protection.

    The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum 500 foot buffer zone between the construction or establishment of a data center and a residence or school or house of worship. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Relating to certified microgrid district projects and certified high impact data center projects

    S.B. 658 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Corporations.

    The purpose of this bill is to restore local control and regulatory authority over certified microgrid districts and certified data centers to counties and municipalities in the state. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Prohibiting the state or any political subdivision from subsidizing any data center in West Virginia

    H.B. 4854 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Economic Development, Finance and Administration.

    The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the state or any political subdivision from subsidizing any data center in West Virginia. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Relating to distribution of tax revenues collected from data centers

    S.B. 652 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxation.

    The purpose of this bill is to modify the distribution of ad valorem property tax revenues collected from high impact data centers so that 80% of such revenues are provided to the counties in which...

    The purpose of this bill is to modify the distribution of ad valorem property tax revenues collected from high impact data centers so that 80% of such revenues are provided to the counties in which such data centers are sited. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within WV

    S.B. 623 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Economic Development.

    The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated electricity....

    The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated electricity. The bill provides salvage value treatment for personal propertyused by qualifying data centers; an exemption from the B&O tax for all coal generated electricity sold to qualifying data centers; and provides a sales tax exemption for all personal property sold to and used in the construction or maintenance of a qualifying data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • To redirect data center tax revenue to PEIA, counties, and schools

    H.B. 4822 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Energy.

    The purpose of this bill is to redirect any positive tax increment ad valorem property taxes collected from High Impact Data Centers; local school Boards will receive 10% of the funds; redirects the...

    The purpose of this bill is to redirect any positive tax increment ad valorem property taxes collected from High Impact Data Centers; local school Boards will receive 10% of the funds; redirects the current 50% of the funds from the Personal Income Tax Reduction Fund to 35% to fund the Public Insurance Financial Stability Fund; increases from 30% to 35% of funds to the situs county; and provides 10% of the funds go to the situs county school board. The bill also provides that the fund created to assist electric grid stabilization for regulated utilities includes all utilities, not only coal and gas powered utilities. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Relating to the use of state water resources

    H.B. 4832 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Economic Development.

    The purpose of this bill is to require that all high impact data centers report water use to the Department of Environmental Projection as part of the Water Resource Protection and Management Act's...

    The purpose of this bill is to require that all high impact data centers report water use to the Department of Environmental Projection as part of the Water Resource Protection and Management Act's water use monitoring requirements, authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to limit, condition or prohibit withdrawals by a high impact data center from a state water resource if harm to that water resource or its future or existing uses will occur; removes references to previously repealed Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on State Water Resources; and requires the Department of Environmental Protection to provide analysis of a high impact data centers on public waters of this state. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Prevent depletion of groundwater and aquifers

    H.B. 4683 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Environment, Natural Resources.

    The purpose of this bill is to protect groundwater and aqueduct supplies from depletion by data center cooling uses. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Relating to restoring local jurisdiction to state political subdivisions over certain electric power facilities.

    H.B. 4509 In committee

    2026 Regular Session. Subjects: Utilities.

    The purpose of this bill is to restore local government legal jurisdiction over micro grid districts and certified high impact data centers. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within state

    S.B. 857 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Taxation.

    The purpose of this bill is to is to create economic incentives for data centers to locate within the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated...

    The purpose of this bill is to is to create economic incentives for data centers to locate within the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated electricity. The bill provides salvage value treatment for personal propertyused by qualifying data centers; an exemption from the B&O tax for all coal generated electricity sold to qualifying data centers; and provides a sales tax exemption for all personal property sold to and used in the construction or maintenance of a qualifying data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Relating to data centers

    S.B. 803 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Utilities.

    The purpose of this bill is to make the rules and regulations of the Public Service Commission subject to legislative rule making review procedures and provide oversight from the Legislative Rule...

    The purpose of this bill is to make the rules and regulations of the Public Service Commission subject to legislative rule making review procedures and provide oversight from the Legislative Rule Making review process of all new technology service (Data Centers) used by utility companies. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Relating to establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within the state

    H.B. 3137 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Economic Development.

    The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated electricity....

    The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated electricity. The bill provides salvage value treatment for personal propertyused by qualifying data centers; an exemption from the B&O tax for all coal generated electricity sold to qualifying data centers; and provides a sales tax exemption for all personal property sold to and used in the construction or maintenance of a qualifying data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

  • Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within state

    S.B. 583 In committee

    2025 Regular Session. Subjects: Economic Development.

    The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated electricity....

    The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal generated electricity. The bill provides salvage value treatment for personal propertyused by qualifying data centers; an exemption from the B&O tax for all coal generated electricity sold to qualifying data centers; and provides a sales tax exemption for all personal property sold to and used in the construction or maintenance of a qualifying data center. As published by the legislature, found through LegiScan.

    Source: the legislature's page (opens in a new tab). Found through LegiScan.

Wisconsin

12 bills

Failed or died 12

Wyoming

1 bill, 1 signed

Signed into law 1

Bill data from LegiScan (opens in a new tab), licensed CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab). The record chooses the bills, writes each stage in its own words and cites the legislature's own page for every bill. Bills are also found through the House Clerk, the Senate and Congress.gov; LegiScan is credited as the finder. How bills and votes are recorded.

Moratoriums

No statewide moratorium on data centers is on the record. Local moratoriums are county and city rules and sit on the scorecard of their state's page, rated closed.

What each status means

  • Proposed. Introduced, filed or under consideration and not yet adopted.
  • Passed. Adopted by the legislature, signed, or ordered, and not yet in effect.
  • In effect. In force on the effective date the text gives.
  • Struck down. Set aside by a court, repealed, or superseded, on the record of the decision or the repealing act.
  • Failed. Vetoed, or died without adoption when the session ended.

A rule is one of six kinds: a statute, a utility commission order, a tariff, a tax rule, a moratorium or a pending bill. What it requires is taken from the text of the bill or order, never from coverage of it; a date the text does not give is left empty rather than estimated. Bills are found through LegiScan and the state legislatures' own sites and drafted for a person to read before anything is published. Each state's page offers its rules as CSV and JSON under CC BY-NC 4.0.

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