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MD-HB 120
2026 session

Legislation

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

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In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

Feb 3, 2026

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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;…

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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.

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Linked record: mgaleg.maryland.gov

Sponsor / agency: Delegate Fisher

Record last checked: Oct 13, 2026

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