HB 1301·SD·house
limit costs and risks associated with electricity use by data centers and impose a moratorium.
FailedFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Healy
Latest Action
Deferred to the 41st legislative day — House State Affairs, Passed
Feb 18, 2026
Summary
The proposal requires data centers to cover the full cost of the power they use, including any upgrades, and prevents those costs from being shifted to other utility customers. It also mandates annual reporting, decommissioning bonds, and places a moratorium on constructing or expanding large data centers (20 MW+) through June 30, 2027. The measure failed after being deferred to the 41st legislative day.
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