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HB1515

Local approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 2, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

Chief Patron:
Irene Shin (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. 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. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105789D
  • 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
  • 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
  • 01/31/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
  • 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)