New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5294 — "Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AST

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a framework for the development and management of large data centers.

This bill creates guidelines for how and where large data centers can be built, focusing on land use, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts. It aims to ensure responsible development practices for such facilities.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means that data centers will be developed with consideration of their environmental effects and resource usage.

Summary

Responsible Data Ctr. Devel. & Resource Protection-Act-concerns data ctr devel

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 18, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AST

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5294 do?
Responsible Data Ctr. Devel. & Resource Protection-Act-concerns data ctr devel
Who sponsors A 5294?
A 5294 is sponsored by Moen Jr., William F. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5294?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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