PennsylvaniaCommittee would study how Pennsylvania data centers are decommissioned
Pennsylvania’s budget committee would study data center shutdown costs and rules, then send lawmakers findings and recommendations within three months of adoption.
What it does
The committee would study the costs and rules for shutting down data centers, including who may have to pay, then recommend next steps to lawmakers.
Argument forThe study could help lawmakers understand shutdown costs and who may end up paying, so they can weigh future rules that protect residents and taxpayers.
Argument againstBecause the resolution asks for a study and recommendations, data center owners might still lack a statewide requirement to plan or set aside money for shutdown costs.
More detail
The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee would study data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and recommend next steps. The study would cover data centers in Pennsylvania and review selected rules and cases from Pennsylvania and other states. The committee would send its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within three months after the resolution is adopted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 20AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 630. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded A4437. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 20Amended
- Sep 30Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Energy): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 24Referred to EnergyIntroduced
- Oct 20AdoptedAdopted
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