Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 1442 — An Act prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

In plain language

The bill prohibits certain foreign entities from developing or operating data centers in Pennsylvania.

This legislation makes it illegal for data centers controlled by specific foreign entities to be developed or operated in Pennsylvania. Existing data centers in this category must cease operations upon the bill's effective date.

Summary

Data Center Accountability and Community Protection Package

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1442 do?
Data Center Accountability and Community Protection Package
Who sponsors SB 1442?
SB 1442 is sponsored by Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Tracy Pennycuick (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1442?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 1442?
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