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Bill 146
Ontario
Data centres halted until committee approves changes
Bill 146, Data centres halted until committee approves changes, data centres would be paused from building or expanding until an advisory committee recommends changes. It is at First Reading as of November 3, 2026. Sponsored by Schreiner, Mike and Clancy, Aislinn.
H.R.10950
United States
Data centers would file energy disclosures
Bill HR-10950, Data centers would file energy disclosures, house bill would require sponsors of large data centers to file public disclosures with the Secretary of Energy. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
A5729
New Jersey
Law to speed AI data center permits
Bill A-5729, Law to speed AI data center permits, expedited procedures bill would speed approvals for AI data centers with on-site power within 12 months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Gregory Myhre (Republican).
VEVB5W
Edmonton
Edmonton to study data-centre rules
Bill VEVB5W, Edmonton to study data-centre rules, motion directs Edmonton staff to report on data-centre rules by April 2027. It is at Council decision as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Salvador.
S4889
New Jersey
Concerns noise abatement of data centers.
Bill S-4889. Sponsored by Linda Greenstein (Democratic).
A5646
New Jersey
Data centers face public reporting dashboard
Bill A-5646, Data centers face public reporting dashboard, legislation would require data-center owners to file annual DEP reports and publish a public dashboard within 90 days for existing centers. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Andrew Macurdy (Democratic).
HB5826
Illinois
Data centers must match energy use hourly
Bill HB-5826, Data centers must match energy use hourly, illinois bill would require large data centers to report hourly electricity use and retire certificates starting in 2028. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Jay Hoffman (Democratic).
A5663
New Jersey
Data centers paused pending study
Bill A-5663, Data centers paused pending study, data centers with 25 megawatts would face a temporary siting and construction ban while DEP studies energy use, water use, and grid effects, with a report due in 15 months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Chigozie Onyema (Democratic).
S.5689
United States
Senate bill would end data center incentives
Bill S-5689, Senate bill would end data center incentives, senate bill would bar federal and state incentives for data centers. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Bernie Moreno (R).
H.R.10809
United States
Data centers face electricity cost rules
Bill HR-10809, Data centers face electricity cost rules, lawmakers introduce a bill to charge data centers incremental electricity costs. It is at Introduced as of October 13, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
H.R.9372
United States
Data Center Energy Measurement Standards
Bill HR-9372, Data Center Energy Measurement Standards, NIST will create guidance to measure data center electricity use and study data for better power demand forecasts. It is at Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1. as of June 25, 2026.
H.R.9183
United States
AI Environmental Impacts Act
Bill HR-9183, AI Environmental Impacts Act, requires EPA study, NIST consortium, and reporting for large AI data centers' environmental impacts. It is at Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 8, 2026.
S.5418
United States
Exclude Data Centers From OZs
Bill S-5418, Exclude Data Centers From OZs, removes data centers from the list of businesses that qualify for opportunity zone tax incentives under the Internal Revenue Code. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 16, 2026.
S.4559
United States
Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability
Bill S-4559, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability, requires FERC rules for interconnecting large electricity users, assigns upgrade costs to those users, adds DOE data collection on data centers, and creates an AI testbed. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of May 18, 2026.
H.R.10579
United States
Large Load Grid Interconnection Rules
Bill HR-10579, Large Load Grid Interconnection Rules, sets connection, cost, and reliability rules for large electricity users and directs research on data center energy use. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 24, 2026.
H.R.10570
United States
No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026
Bill HR-10570, No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026, limits nondisclosure clauses tied to data center construction and certain public incentives. It is at Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 24, 2026.
S.4213
United States
Data center energy and water use
Bill S-4213, Data center energy and water use, large data centers must report monthly energy and water use and plan reductions, with federal and state oversight and potential penalties. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1616-1617) as of March 25, 2026.
S.5054
United States
ai data center depreciation and reporting
Bill S-5054, ai data center depreciation and reporting, a proposed framework targets ai data centers by removing bonus depreciation on related property and requiring annual reports on energy, water, emissions, backup power, and contracts, with national security exemptions. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 21, 2026.
HB5818
Illinois
Local Rules for Data Center Siting
Bill HB-5818, Local Rules for Data Center Siting, local governments could set siting and construction rules for data centers. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer as of October 2, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Davidsmeyer (Republican).
S.5640
United States
Data Centers Face New Transparency Reports
Bill S-5640, Data Centers Face New Transparency Reports, the bill would require federal agencies to publish regular reports on data centers' water, energy use, and emissions. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) and John Curtis.