An Act providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

This act stops public agencies in Pennsylvania from signing nondisclosure agreements that keep data‑center projects hidden from the public. It also prevents data centers owned or controlled by certain foreign countries of concern from being built or operated in the state, and it creates reporting and enforcement mechanisms to ensure openness about energy and water use.

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Hearings

• Senate Rules & Executive Nominations - (Senate Bills No. 468, 1311, 1408 and certain Executive Nominations)
  Rules & Executive Nominations · Oct 5, 2026
• Senate Communications & Technology - (to consider Senate Bill No. 1408) - (to ...
  Communications & Technology · Sep 29, 2026

Sponsors

• Tracy Pennycuick (R) · sponsor

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