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Pennsylvania data-center siting bill reaches committee

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Pennsylvania

  • PA-HB 2821: The proposed Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code amendment would provide a local option for high-impact data centers; it was referred to the House Local Government Committee.PA-HB2821 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed
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Massachusetts

  • MA-EO-658: The executive order bars state permitting approval for data-center projects above 25 MW unless applicants demonstrate framework conformance and submit a community benefits agreement.MA-EO-658 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

Maryland

New Jersey

  • NJ-S4659: The pending bill would require a state study of data-center environmental impacts and prohibit new construction until the study is complete; it remains in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.NJ-S4659 source ↗ Investigate in Policy Desk →Source linkedOfficial text indexed

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