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A 5663·NJ·house

Requires DEP to conduct study on environmental impacts of data center development in State; prohibits construction of new data centers until study is complete.

In Committee
Sponsor: Onyema, Chigozie U.
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AST

Oct 19, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a study on the environmental effects of data center development. It also prohibits the construction of any new data centers until that study is completed. The purpose is to assess potential environmental risks before allowing further development.

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